Groundhog Day...A History & A Game About this Unusual Tradition!
A one-time class about Punxsutawney Phil & Groundhog Day! Learn about historical origins and traditions of this silly holiday and test your knowledge with Kahoot!
Megan N., TESOL, M.A French
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(161)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
If you've ever wondered where the unique and somewhat silly. American tradition of Groundhog Day came from...this class is for you! A great class for English language learners and English speakers alike, who are curious about how the tradition of Groundhog Day started. We will discuss the origins and connect the observation to some other cultures around the world that have similar wintertime traditions through a google slide presentation with images, a short video clip and simple explanations. Students can volunteer to read and may be asked questions about what they understood from the slide show. In order to "test" our knowledge, we will spend the last 10-15 minutes of class playing a Kahoot game. Students will enjoy competing in a fun way to test their trivia knowledge of Groundhog Day based on what we just learned.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify how the Groundhog's Day tradition came to be in America and describe what happens on February 2nd.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2020
4.9
161reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! My name is Megan and I'm a mom, a teacher, and a world traveler! I love learning languages and discovering new cultures, having lived in the US, France, Belgium and Ecuador. I have a passion for teaching and connecting with kids. I have been teaching French at all levels for over 12 years. I'm a native English speaker from New York who truly enjoys helping French language learners understand this complicated language in easy to understand and fun ways! I try engaging learners with new technology, music, videos and games whenever possible. My style is warm, welcoming and allows for students to take risks with new languages in a safe space. I have a B.A in French, Spanish and Education and a M.A in French, Language Literature & Culture. I also hold an advanced certificate in TESOL. I've been a certified teacher in the United States for over 10 years and have taught in public schools for most of my career.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 30 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-9 learners per class
