✈️ This Groundhog Day Virtual Field Trip digital resource activity for kindergarten and 1st grade takes students on a trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to learn about groundhogs, the history and traditions of Groundhog Day, and shadows and weather predictions. This virtual field trip contains video links, images, short reading passages, exercises, short writing responses, and more.

⚡ This Groundhog Day Virtual Field Trip Digital Resource comes in the following interactive formats:

• BRAND NEW! MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource – MagiCore WebLink resources integrate browser-based technology with proven learning strategies to keep kids engaged and learning. This interactive format contains elements like voiceovers, animation, embedded videos, and self-correcting drag-and-drop activities that are impossible in Google and other commonly used formats. If you used a MagiCore Webscape, then you know how amazing these resources are. Once you try a MagiCore WebLink activity, you’ll never look at Google Slides the same way. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself!

• Google Slides & Seesaw Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for any classroom with device access. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely. Both formats can be set up to track user responses for teacher review.

⭐️This resource integrates a variety of social studies, science, analysis, and reading comprehension skills. Students complete reading and writing assignments, watch videos, and complete thought-provoking exercises as they learn about Groundhog Day. It incorporates key reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, social studies, science, and other skills.

*Please note: The Google Slides and Seesaw formats include links to YouTube videos, so ensure you and your students have access to YouTube if you plan to use these formats. Although great care has been taken to ensure all content is appropriate for the stated grade levels, each classroom is unique and it is recommended that teachers review all content before use. If you are using Google Slides, I recommend embedding the videos to avoid ads and other YouTube page content that some users may find inappropriate. Instructions for embedding the videos are included and it should only take a few minutes. Also, keep in mind that any links to third-party content may be changed or removed by the content owner. All links are reviewed & updated regularly; however, if you find a broken link, please let me know so I can update the resource accordingly.

Features:

✏️ Engaging Interactive Maps & Virtual Video Tours – Interactive maps & virtual video tours take students inside the action.

✏️Reading Comprehension – Integrates key reading skills like compare & contrast, multimedia, multiple sources, and more.

✏️Writing & Science – Virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them and uses writing prompts to explore their reactions and ideas.

What’s Included?

1. Important Words
2. What is Groundhog Day? Video
3. Let’s Explore
4. What is Groundhog Day? Passage
5. Shadow = Winter
6. No Shadow = Spring
7. Groundhog Day Read Aloud
8. What is a Groundhog?
9. Groundhogs Are Rodents!
10. Groundhog Features
11. Punxsutawney Pennsylvania
12. Punxsutawney Phil
13. Weather Prediction
14. Create a Scrapbook!

*Answer Key Included

Take a look at what this virtual field trip looks like in this video preview.

This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:

• Kindergarten: With teacher modeling, whole class, small groups. Students who are non readers will need teacher support for reading.
• 1st Grade: With teacher modeling, whole class, small groups, or independent work depending on student level