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4th of July Lessons and Teacher Resources:

Introduction:

Independence Day commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring U.S. independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. - Wikipedia

Lesson Plans:

Video and other Media Resources:

  • PBS invites you to watch highlights of their Capitol Fourth Concerts here.
  • Create your own fireworks, complete with music at this PBS site.
  • This is a short video on How to Celebrate the 4th of July from 5min.com.
  • eHow hosts many 4th of July offerings on firework safety and baking a flag cake.
  • Download educational Independence Day music videos from School House Rock from SqoolTube.
  • Treat you kids to a patriotic sing-along from NIEHS.

Additional Resources:

  • Start your Independence Day studies with the U.S. government for fun facts, historical documents, a kid's quiz, patriotic songs, recipes, safety tips and teacher's resources.

  • This super-extensive Independence Day Database was researched and compiled by James R. Heintze at Washington's American University.

  • Find cool interactive activities at PBS's "A Capitol Fourth" including "History of the Fourth", "Patriotic Reflections," and especially "Fireworks and Fun."

  • History.com offers a Fourth of July Minisite with a video gallery, maps of early America, and of course, the history behind the holiday.

  • eHow compiled a great collection of How to Teach Children about the Fourth of July activities.

  • Here is a red, white and blue science lesson plan on density from BrightHub.
  • These are patriotic themed math worksheets Kidzone.

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