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How do your students celebrate Independence Day? Watch a short video about how the Founding Fathers designated the Fourth of July as an annual way to commemorate their newfound freedom.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show the video as an introduction to a lesson on Independence Day; use the question at the end of the video as a warm-up writing prompt
- Have learners watch the video independently and write down three key facts that they took away
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to the Internet
- Focuses more on modern celebrations than the origins of the holidays
Pros
- Animation and photos are engaging for viewers
- Short duration (1:05) makes the video a great addition to a longer lesson
- Includes a version in Spanish
Cons
- None