Groundhog Day 2-hour Lesson Plan for High School

Explore culture, science, and critical thinking with this engaging Groundhog Day lesson plan for high school. This 120-minute resource helps students understand how folklore and science connect in real life. It fits perfectly in cultural studies, social science, or interdisciplinary classes.

Students learn about the history and meaning of Groundhog Day and question how accurate the tradition really is. Guided activities help them compare myth vs. science, analyze data, and think critically about belief, evidence, and tradition. A film connection to Groundhog Day (1993) adds relevance and keeps students interested.

It is an easy-to-use, well-structured lesson. An answer key, discussion questions, a group project with an assessment rubric, and a printable and editable student worksheet are all included. Science, history, statistics, and philosophy are all supported by cross-curricular connections.

This resource promotes polite conversation, cultural sensitivity, and scientific knowledge. Sub-plans, February modules, and seasonal lessons all benefit from it.

Minimal preparation. high level of involvement. A clever and memorable approach to learning about tradition and reality.