Instructional Video3:21
SciShow Kids

Fun Facts About Groundhogs!

K - 5th
February 2nd is Groundhog Day in the United States, and Jessi and Squeaks are celebrating by sharing all kinds of amazing groundhog facts with us! Learn what groundhogs eat, where they live, and how they make it through tough winters!
Instructional Video3:46
SciShow Kids

Getting Ready for Hibernation!

K - 5th
There's a chill in the air where Jessi and Squeaks live, and that means it's time for some animals to start the long, yearly nap called hibernation! Learn why animals hibernate and how they get ready to sleep for months at a time!
Instructional Video8:23
Curated Video

Rodents of the World: Capybaras, Beavers, Groundhogs, and Squirrels

3rd - 12th
This video provides information about some of the largest rodents in existence, including the capybara, beaver, groundhog, and squirrel. It highlights their physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations. Whether...
Instructional Video7:51
Wonderscape

Unique Hibernators: A Closer Look at Animal Dormancy

K - 5th
This video showcases the hibernation behaviors of a variety of animals, from crocodiles and bumblebees to common poorwills and groundhogs. It highlights fascinating facts like crocodiles digging burrows for hibernation and estivation,...
Instructional Video4:15
Brave Wilderness

Happy Groundhog's Day! - Meet the Future Star of Groundhog's Day 2

6th - 8th
One of the greatest holidays EVER has to be Groundhog Day! Will winter continue for 6 more weeks or are we heading for any early spring? According to folklore it’s all up to our subterranean friend the Groundhog! If you don’t celebrate...
News Clip0:44
Hearst Metrotone News

A group of men in costume carry pitchforks and set up a weather device to celebrate Groundhog Day.

Higher Ed
A group of men in costume carry pitchforks and set up a weather device to celebrate Groundhog Day.
Instructional Video1:24
PBS

Groundhog Day | All About the Holidays

K - 5th
Discover the history of Groundhog Day with a captivating video that details how the holiday came to be and spotlights the key role Punxsutawney Phil plays in the celebration. 
Instructional Video3:41
Curated Video

The History of Groundhog Day

6th - 12th Standards
Why do we rely on a Groundhog to determine when Spring will arrive? Find out with a brief yet informative video that details the history of Groundhog Day.       
Instructional Video7:55
Debra Diegmann

Groundhog Day by Gail Gibbons

Pre-K - 4th
Listen as the speaker reads Groundhog Day by Gail Gibbons. The video shows the illustrations in the book, but not the words. It even introduces the most famous groundhog, Punxatawney Phil.
Instructional Video3:45
SciShow Kids

Fun Facts About Groundhogs

K - 5th
Punxatawney Phil is a woodchuck, or more famously known as a groundhog. This furry little creature enjoys chewing on wood and hibernating in the winter, but when he wakes up and sees his shadow, the next few weeks of winter or spring...
Instructional Video2:19
CGP Grey

Groundhog Day Explained

6th - 12th
What's the difference between Groundhog Gus and Punxsutawney Phil? A lot, if you live in Georgia or Pennsylvania! Learn about the ways different North American regions celebrate Groundhog Day with a fun video.