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Monday, January 26th, 1998

Education World® Celebrates Groundhog Day


This week, Education World says Happy Groundhog Day!

Celebrate February 2 with a burrow full of activities and Internet sites. Groundhog Day games too! Why not throw a Groundhog Day party? Fun for all ages! Check out this week's Lesson Planning story Come to the Groundhog Day Party! Learning Activities and Groundhog Games Across the Grades!

While you're at it, be sure to read about the first annual Groundhog Job Shadow Day. This year, a group of organizations -- including America's Promise, Junior Achievement, and the National School-To-Work Office -- is sponsoring this opportunity for America's students to learn about the world of work! Read about Groundhog Job Shadow Day in : Hands-On Career Ed: Groundhog Job Shadow Day '98.

Articles

  • Come to the Groundhog Day Party!
    Learning Activities and Groundhog Games Across the Grades!

  • Hands-On Career Ed: Groundhog Job Shadow Day '98
    Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow on February 2? Thousands of U.S. workers will see shadows as they provide opportunities for young people across America to "shadow" them for a day. Job shadowing enables kids to get an up-close look at what a "real job" is like and how the skills they learn in school can be put into action.

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    A blizzard of new books focus on the history, the science, and the fun of SNOW.