Groundhog+Day



**//__Part I: Groundhog Day Packet Research:__//** You will write your answers for this part of the research on the packet. Answer #1 - 5 using the //__**link**__// below.

https://www.infoplease.com/groundhog-day

//**What else can shadows tell us? **//

http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/shadows/

http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/sunclock.html

http://www.education.com/science-fair/article/effective-sun-shadows-telling-time/


 * Learn more about Punxsutawney Phil complete the Groundhog Day Map in **
 * your packet: **



//**__Part II More Groundhog Day Research: __**//
 * Restate the question in your answer and write full and complete sentences. Use the**
 * websites below to help your develop your answers.**

//**__1) What is Groundhog's Day and how did it all begin? __**//

http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/customer-support/education-resources/groundhog-day



//**__2) Who is Punxsutawney Phil? What did he predict for this year? __**// //**__How often have his predictions been accurate? __**//

http://www.punxsutawneyphil.com

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/groundhog-day-2018-punxsutawney-phil-predict-if-winter-will-be-n843976

http://www.livescience.com/32974-punxsutawney-phil-weather-prediction-accuracy.html





//__**3) Are there any other famous groundhogs? **__//

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/02/02/punxsutawney-phil-and-7-other-famous-groundhogs-should-know.html

http://nbc24.com/news/local/six-more-weeks-of-winter-predicted-at-holland-huckleberry-celebration

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2018/02/02/groundhog-day-michigan-woody-the-woodchuck-prediction/

http://www.silive.com/news/2018/02/groundhog_day_2018_results_sta.html

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/01/weather_channel_names_top_11_g.html

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/weird-news/jimmy-groundhog-bites-sun-prairie-wisconsin-mayors-ear-n298656

//__**4) What animal(s) are used to predict the weather? **__//

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2016/02/02/how-accurate-are-groundhogs-and-8-other-animals-at-predicting-weather/#33e032854737

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/lantana-lou-makes-his-prediction-six-more-weeks-of/nWDmT/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/lake/os-pictures-groundhog-day-020211,0,7086134.photogallery



//__**5) Who is Holland Hucky and where does he live? **__// http://nbc24.com/news/local/six-more-weeks-of-winter-predicted-at-holland-huckleberry-celebration



//__**6) How long do groundhogs live? How big are their teeth? Describe their habitat and what they like to eat: **__//

http://www.groundhog.org/about/fun-facts-faq/

http://www.havahart.com/groundhog-facts



//__**7) Is there any scientific basis for Groundhog Day? What is your opinion - can groundhogs, or, any other animal predict how long winter will last? **__//

https://www.livescience.com/32974-punxsutawney-phil-weather-prediction-accuracy.html



//__**Play some games! **__// http://keygames.com/whack-a-groundhog-game/

http://www.gamingcloud.com/play/whack-a-groundhog.html

https://www.miniclip.com/games/whack-a-ground-hog/en/