The following worksheets contain activities relating to events celebrated in the month of February.

Beyond Groundhog Day and Valentine's Day, February is dedicated to children's oral hygiene, cleaning out old computer files, and delicious grapefruit, among other things. Students can learn how a battery works, and what makes up an average day in the life of the President of the United States. The following worksheets offer up short passages of related reading, and provide sets of short-answer and multiple choice questions for students to answer. Note: A dedicated set of worksheets for Black History Month, also in February, is located elsewhere on this site.



Get Free Worksheets In Your Inbox!


Print February Worksheets

Click the buttons to print each worksheet and associated answer key.

Groundhog Day Reading Worksheet

What's the Deal with Groundhog Day?

Every year on February 2nd, millions of people worldwide gather in wait to see if the groundhog will see his shadow. If he sees it, legend has it that there will be six more cold weeks of winter.

Print Now!
Groundhog Quiz

Groundhog Day - Quiz

Where does Punxsutawney Phil live? Groundhog Day is celebrated on which day every year?

Groundhog Day Free Response Worksheet

Groundhog Day Free Response

The people of Punxsutawney claim that there has only been ONE groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil. Do you think this is true? Why or Why not?

Valentines Day Reading Worksheet

How Did Valentines Day Come to Be? - Reading Passage

There are a great many beliefs to what started the tradition of Valentines Day, but one thing remains the same in all of the theories. Valentines Day is a day of love. Today, it is common for people to send things like cards, flowers, candy or gifts to the person that they love in their life and many people each year choose Valentines Day to get married.

Valentines Day Multiple Choice Worksheet

Valentines Day Multiple Choice Questions

Who is credited for bringing Valentines Day to the United States?

Valentines Day Quiz

Valentines Day Quiz

Do you think that Saint Valentine the priest did the right thing or the wrong thing by continuing to marry people in private?

Life of a President Reading Worksheet

What is an 'Average Day" in the Life of a President? Reading Passage

Many presidents also have families to take care of and they strive to do the same things for them that your dad may do for you. The difference is that everywhere a President goes, whether it is to his child’s school or a soccer game, there are secret service agents following him to ensure that he is safe.

Life of a President Quiz

Life of a President Quiz

Which job title of the president has to do with his involvement in the military?

President Free Response Worksheet

President Free Response Worksheet

Do you think the President should be able to go for a jog or to the gym alone? Why or why not?

Grapefruit Reading Worksheet

All about Grapefruit

You may not know that February is also considered National Grapefruit Month. This ‘unofficial’ holiday began as a creative way to market attention to the wonderful tastes and health benefits of eating grapefruit.

Grapefruit Quiz

Grapefruit Quiz

Which is the best estimate for how long grapefruit have been growing in Florida? What would be an example of a toxin in your body that antioxidants from grapefruit might help to fight?

Grapefruit Worksheet

Grapefruit Free Response

Do you think making February National Grapefruit Month has made a difference in how many grapefruit are sold? Why or why not?

Clean Out Your Computer Reading Worksheet

What Do We Do on Clean Out Your Computer Day and Why? Reading Passage

The second Monday of February has been unofficially called "clean out your computer day." This is a relatively new 'holiday' that is used to influence people to reorganize their computers and clean out old or unwanted files.

Computer Day Quiz

Clean Out Your Computer Day Quiz

If there were 100 households in your neighborhood and 90% of them had two computers, how many households would that be?

Computer Day Short Answer Worksheet

Computer Day Short Answer Questions

From what you know about computers, can you ever just unplug them or press the button to turn them off or is there a different way to "shut down" a computer? If so, what is it?

Battery Reading Worksheet

How Does a Battery Work?

Most people do not take the time to understand just how batteries work. It is one of those things that most of us just take for granted. We put them in and like magic, our favorite toy or gadget works!

Battery Quiz

Battery Quiz

What do the chemicals inside a battery produce?

Battery Free Response Worksheet

Battery Free Response Worksheet

When your flashlight goes dead, why do you think that sometimes it will work again by only replacing one of the two batteries inside?

The History of Kites Reading Worksheet

The History of Kites

The flying of kites began 3000 years ago in China. Ancient Chinese people would use bamboo and silk, two products readily available, to make the kites. They were often used during religious celebrations.

History of Kites Quiz

History of Kites Quiz

What word would best describe how kites were used during 19th & 20th century military operations?

History of Kites Free Response Worksheet

History of Kites Free Response

. Kites originated in China 3000 years ago, how do you imagine the trend of kite flying was able to travel across continents and into the United States?

Root Canal Worksheet

What is a Root Canal?

Children's dental health month is celebrated in February. This is a time to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene and a reminder for families to make sure that they get their annual trip to the dentist.

Root Canal Quiz

Root Canal Quiz

Which month of the year is designated as Children’s Dental Month. What medications are often prescribed to people with a tooth infection?

Root Canal Free Response Worksheet

Root Canal Free Response

According to the statistics in the passage - if you had 100 kids in your class, how many of them are likely to have a root canal in their lifetime? Is this surprising?

Brain Reading Worksheet

What Does Our Brain Do?

Most of the time you move and talk, eat and speak as well as do all the other things you do everyday without really thinking about it.

Brain Quiz

Brain Do Quiz

Which part of the brain controls the involuntary body functions like breathing, heart beat etc.?

Brains Free Response Worksheet

Brains Free Response

When you touch something that is very hot, how does your hand know to pull away so you won’t be burned? What part of the brain do you think is in action when this happens?

Weather Person Reading Worksheet

How Do You Become a Weather Person? Passage

While it looks like your TV weatherman has the easiest job on television you can be assured that he has had to do many things in order to get his position.

Weather Person Quiz

Weather Person Quiz

Which of the following is having an impact on the field of meteorology? In order to be a meteorologist, which field of study should you be interested in?

Weather Man Day Worksheet

How Do You Become a Weather Person? Quiz

Why do you think that it is important that someone interested in pursuing a TV weather job have a lot of personality?

All About the Month of February

February is the second month of the modern-day Gregorian calendar. There are 28 days in the month of February in the common years, while every Leap Year, it has 29 days.

The month of February got its name from the Latin word februum. It has ancient roots from the ancient Roman spring festival of washing and purification called Februa.

Previously, the month of February was not a part of the calendar. The year used to begin in March, and later January and February were added around 700 BCE. Initially, it was the last month of the year, but in 450 BCE, February became the second month of the year.

February is the shortest month of the calendar, having 28 days and 29 days every four years, known as the leap year. This is because Romans believed even numbers brought bad luck, and they preserved the month for rituals honoring the dead.

The full moon of February is known as the Snow Moon. The birthstone for February is amethyst, which symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity. February's birth flowers are violets and common primroses.

What Important Events Happened in February?

Considering February is the only month to have 28 days every year and 29 once every four years, don't you think this month has a spark that belongs to just it? February is bound to have some sort of history that we are unaware of because the month of February is quite exciting, don't you think so? Yes? No? But don't worry, that's exactly what we're here for.

Why, Though?

Numa Pompilius was the king behind the 28-day routine we follow every three years and will continue to do so till the end of time. Back in the day, January and February consisted of 28 days each, but the second king of Rome decided to make the year a day-long because 354 days a year didn't sit well with him. So, he moved it up to 355 days at the time. Back then, even numbers were considered unlucky.

What Has the Month of February Witnessed?

Loss and Catastrophe

On February 26, 1993, The World Trade Centre was targeted in what seemed like a terrorist attack just minutes after the clock hit noon. The blast occurred in the parking garage, which led to a loss of lives for some and trauma for many others.

This blast shook many people on U.S soil and those abroad. People worldwide were praying for the United States' safety and the well-being of its people. Although many years have passed, this unfortunate circumstance has been jotted down in history so that coming generations can read about them and stay aware of what has gone down in the past.

Mark Zuckerberg Talked the Talk

On February 04, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg, a Harvard Sophomore, sent waves down social media that are still going strong, 18 years later. In February, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook on this day, a website that is still relevant and useful to many individuals and businesses alike. Facebook is not just a business now; it's a lifestyle.

This day is noted down in history because of its success. Facebook is an important application that millions and millions of people use every day, more than once, to stay connected with friends and family who live near and far. Businesses use this app to promote their products and connect with their consumers.

Externalizing the Internal Works

On February 12, 2001, The Human Genome Project International Consortium published the first draft sequence and the first analysis of the human body’s genome. This draft included the genetic blueprint for a human being, which means we had learned of our DNA's four chemical bases, known as A, T, C, and G.

The DNA text we were now aware of was worthy information. The DNA text had the power to influence our entire being, from our hair color to our build to the way we look to the diseases we potentially carry.

In the month of February, this success was good for the medical world, which had progressed exponentially.

A Voice for Women

It's an important day if an important person is born. On February 15, 1820, Susan B. Anthony was born to parents Lucy Read Anthony and Daniel Anthony. She has played a considerable role in history since she was an American women's rights activist, for Susan played a tremendous role in the women's suffrage movement.

Susan fought for women's rights, equal pay, and anti-slavery. She fought for women's right to vote. Unfortunately, she did not live to see her hard work come to fruition, but her legacy lives on. Without her contribution back then, it would have been a different time for women.

Key Takeaways

We live to witness multiple events happening every day. Still, it’s essential to acknowledge what has gone down in history to understand what the world has experienced, to learn from it and take home the love that has helped us, to sustain the growth that has helped us evolve, and to learn from the past because you never know when history might repeat itself, maybe in the month of February for all we know?