Melissa+Fletcher's+Sources

[] This is a great website that includes facts about groundhogs. Information about what they look like, where they live, what they eat, how they live, and many other interesting facts. The students could use this site to learn about groundhogs, making a poster to teach others about groundhogs.
 * Melissa Fletcher **
 * 3-D-2: Local Documents, Data, and Cartoons **

[] This website gives a chronological history of Groundhog Day dating back to the ancient calendars, to the Pagan and Christian origins, Old World Variations, American variations, and current day. The students could use this information to make a timeline about the history of Groundhog Day.

[] This site contains wonderful pictures, map, fast facts, and an audio clip to listen to a groundhog. The students could use this site to make a diorama showing the groundhog’s habitat.

[] There is so much to do on this website! The students can read groundhog news, look at photos of Phil, hear sound clips, and also connect to other sites about Phil. The students could use this site for background information and entertainment.

[] This is a great website to learn about the town of Punxsutawney. The students can learn about the history of Punxsutawney, from settlement to today. They can also learn about visiting the area. The students will use this website to build their historical knowledge about the area.


 * Melissa Fletcher **
 * 4-D-1: Local Photos & Posters **

[] This is a great website that includes many photographs from Groundhog Days in the past. These photos could be used to compare and contrast Groundhog Days then and now, as well as seeing how Groundhog Day has evolved into what it is day.

[] This site includes photographs of postcards, lithographs, and linen photographs. In addition to great photos from the past, as far back as 1914, there is also a wealth of information about the history of such artifacts. This website would help them learn the history of “Groundhog Day.”

[] This link on groundhog.org includes pictures of the members of the Inner Circle. This will be a great link for the students to learn about this elite group of men. It includes their pictures, weather philosophy, and their job in the Inner Circle.

[] The poster that is included at this site shows the various “Punxsutawney Phil” statues that are located around the city. They could use this poster to design their own “statue” of Punxsutawney Phil.

[] This is a poster of Phil. I would use this and others for the students to use to analyze and help them create their own “Groundhog Day” advertisement.

Note: Due to the lack of audio recordings that deal with my topic, I am using the audio from videos.
 * Melissa Fletcher **
 * 5-D-1: Audio Recordings **

v // I would use the first 3 songs as examples of fun songs about Groundhog Day, before they are assigned to write their own lyrics within small groups. The students will be given a familiar tune, such as “Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” among others. // [] This is a cute song called “I’m a Little Groundhog.” I would use this song as an example, and then the kids write their own song with small groups about Groundhog Day, using a familiar tune.

[] This is another song written by a teacher for her class. I would use this song as another example for the kids to listen to before they write their own song.

[] This is another example of a fun song. It sounds like a cartoon-like groundhog singing a song about himself. I would use also use this as an example before they write their own song.

v // I would use the next 2 audio recordings (proclamations from past Groundhog Days) in an introductory compare and contrast activity. Using a Venn diagram, they would compare the 2 different predictions. This would lead up to a KWL about “Groundhog Day.” // [] Phil’s prediction: 6 more weeks of winter [] Phil’s prediction: early spring!

 __ [] __ Groundhog Day Predictions Map showing the predictions of Punxsutawney Phil (Pennsylvania), Jimmy Sun Prairie (Wisconsin), Buckeye Chuck (Ohio), Woodstock Willie (Illinois), Shubenacadie Sam (Shubenacadie, Canada), Balzac Billy (Alberta, Canada), French Creek Freddie (West Virginia), Staten Island Chuck (New York) and Wiarton Willie (Ontario, Canada). I would use this map to compare and contrast each groundhog’s prediction.  __ [] __ This is a map of downtown Punxsutawney. I would use this map to show the students the home town of the famous groundhog. This would be a great map to use to plan a virtual field trip, or to practice directional skills, such as north, south, east and west.  __http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZheMY_UppW4 __ This is a very informative video. This video contains information on habitat, living quarters, food intake, and hibernation. I would use this video as an introduction of the groundhog in science.  __ [] __ This site includes 3 videos of previous groundhog day predictions. I would use this site to compare and contrast past predictions before the students write their own predictions for this coming year.  __ [] __ This is a great video to explain hibernation. I would use this video to help explain hibernation.
 * Melissa Fletcher **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">6-D-1 Video & Maps **