Groundhog Day Prediction Bell Ringer
A four-minute February 2 warm-up in scientific skepticism: can a groundhog really predict the weather — and why might the tradition exist?
- Best time
- February
- Format
- Timed warm-ups students start the moment class begins
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Groundhog Day Prediction Bell Ringer
A four-minute February 2 warm-up in scientific skepticism: can a groundhog really predict the weather — and why might the tradition exist?
What's inside this bell ringer
On Groundhog Day, tradition says that if the groundhog sees its shadow, we get six more weeks of winter. Do you think an animal can actually predict the weather? Why or why not? And why do you think people started this tradition in the first place?
Teacher tips
Fun follow-up fact: Punxsutawney Phil's accuracy is famously poor — ask students how they would test it scientifically.
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