Unit Plan
National Constitution Center

Fourth of July (Grades 3-5)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Bring history to life for your young scholars with a Fourth of July lesson series. After a class reading of the Declaration of Independence, students translate this pivotal document into layman's terms before working in small...
PPT
Positively Autism

Fourth of July Vocabulary

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Flag, fireworks, parade. Introduce learners with autism to nine words associated with the Fourth of July. Each word is illustrated with either a photograph or drawing.
PPT
Positively Autism

"What to Expect on the Fourth of July" Social Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
The social story "What to Expect on the Fourth of July" not only lets learners with autism know what to expect on this very American holiday, but also explains what behaviors are appropriate when at a fireworks display or picnic.
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Curated OER

¡Me Encanta el 4 de Julio!

For Students 6th - 8th
Let's celebrate! Have your beginning Spanish learners read the short paragraph about a boy and his family's Fourth of July tradition. There are five reading comprehension questions that follow, and a vocabulary matching activity. A great...
Lesson Plan
National Constitution Center

Fourth of July (Grades 9-12)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Class members work to translate the Declaration of Independence into their own words, as well as design a Facebook page within the context of 1776 to raise public awareness about the document and its meaning for citizens.
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Fourth of July Crossword Puzzle

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this Fourth of July crossword activity worksheet, students use the 10 clues and word bank to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.
Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Stars, Stripes and Symbols of America: Comparing Our Flag, Past and Present

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Your young historians will compare and contrast the details of the American flag today with an an image of the nation's flag from the post-Civil War era, and identify the flag's importance as a national symbol through analysis...
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Girl Scouts

Flag Protocol, Ceremonies and Activities

For Students 1st - 5th Standards
How can an American flag be displayed indoors vs. outdoors? What is proper etiquette for handling the flag? The Girls Scouts of the USA have put together a fantastic packet of information with everything you need to know...
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Independence Day Alphabetizing Activity

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Independence Day worksheet, students alphabetize 7 terms pertaining to the Fourth of July. Some begin with the same letter; all are multiple words. Example: Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party.
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Curated OER

Fourth of July Lesson Plan-Studying Flags

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students examine different flags from a variety of countries, describing what they see and writing about it.  In this descriptive writing instructional activity, students use detailed writing to show what the flag looks like using...
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Holiday Paper Projects for Kids

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
No matter what time of year it is, there's a holiday craft to make! Kindergartners construct several holiday craft projects in a series of holiday art lesson. They complete several paper projects such as 4th of July flags,...
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Curated OER

All Fired Up

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm images and themes associated with the American Fourth of July holiday. They create illustrated posters to explain the processes or history behind these themes.
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4th of July Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this 4th of July instructional activity, students unscramble words that represent the 4th of July. Students unscramble 20 words about the 4th of July.
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4th of July Picture Matching Worksheet

For Students Pre-K
In this 4th of July picture matching worksheet, students draw lines to match 6 pictures to their identical copies in another column.
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4th of July Worksheet - Count to Four

For Students Pre-K - 1st
For this early childhood 4th of July counting to 4 worksheet, students count 4 flags shown on the worksheet and identify the appropriate number at the bottom of the page by coloring or circling it.
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4th of July - Alphabetical Order Worksheet

For Students 1st - 3rd
This worksheet provides a novel way for students to practice putting words in alphabetical order. Students take a list of words related to the 4th of July and put the words in alphabetical order.
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4th of July Worksheet - Count to Seven

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this early childhood 4th of July counting to 7 learning exercise, students count 7 flags shown on the learning exercise and identify the appropriate number at the bottom of the page by coloring or circling it.
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Curated OER

4th of July Worksheet - Count to Five

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this early childhood 4th of July counting to 5 worksheet, students count 5 flags shown on the worksheet and identify the appropriate number at the bottom of the page by coloring or circling it.
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4th of July Preschool Concepts Worksheet - Different

For Students Pre-K - K
In this early childhood concepts activity, students look at the 4th of July pictures in each row and identify which one is different from the others.
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Curated OER

Happy Birthday America!

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students examine the United States flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Fourth of July. They create five-pointed stars, listen to stories about Betsy Ross and Paul Revere, and sing various patriotic songs.
Activity
Learning for Life

What Is Freedom?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Consider approaching the complex concept of freedom with your youngsters by choosing one of the activities in this resource and acquaint kids with an important life skill that they will continue to explore as they grow into...
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Curated OER

Independence Day Alphabetical Order

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Independence Day worksheet, learners read a list of ten words pertaining to the Fourth of July. Students alphabetize the words.
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4th of July fireworks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
students wrap multi-colored 10 x 1 1/2 " strips around their pencils one at a time to make a curl. After all strips are curled, glue the strips (alternating colors)to the top of the can, around the mouth opening, so that the curls...
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Curated OER

Independence Day Vocabulary

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
For this Independence Day worksheet, students read 7 definitions pertaining to the Fourth of July and match them to the correct words that are in a word bank. Students write the word on the line in front of each definition.