Will he see his shadow? Explore Light & Shadow Science while practicing Math Graphing Skills! This Groundhog Day packet includes Real-World Data Analysis, a Class Prediction Graph, and a STEM Shadow Puppet Craft. Teacher Guide & Answer Keys included!

TURN GROUNDHOG DAY INTO A SCIENCE & MATH ADVENTURE!

Go beyond simple coloring pages this February 2nd. This "Predict the Shadow" packet is a complete mini-unit that integrates Science (Light & Shadows) with Math (Graphing & Data Analysis).

Perfect for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade, this resource guides students through understanding how shadows work, predicting the weather using real historical data, and conducting their own shadow experiments.

WHAT’S INSIDE (No Prep + STEM):

• 📊 Class Prediction Graph: An interactive activity to tally and graph student votes (Will he see his shadow? Yes/No).
• ☀️ Shadow Science 101: Students draw shadows based on the sun's position to understand light direction.
• 📈 Historical Data Analysis: Students analyze a 10-year chart of past predictions to answer math questions (Counting, Comparing, Fractions).
• 🐹 STEM Craft - Shadow Puppet: A "Cut & Paste" Groundhog puppet for a hands-on light experiment.
• 🍎 Teacher Support:
  • Teacher Guide: Step-by-step instructions for the Puppet STEM activity and science explanations.
  • Answer Keys: For the Data Analysis and Shadow Drawing pages.

KEY SKILLS TARGETED:

• Science: Light sources, shadow creation, making predictions.
• Math: Data collection, tally charts, bar graphs, interpreting data tables.
• STEM: Hands-on experimentation (changing shadow size).

Perfect for:

• Groundhog Day Celebrations
• Light & Sound Science Units
• Morning Work or Math Centers
• February Bulletin Boards

Just print, teach, and predict!