Favorite July 4th Activities Slideshow

Celebrate the Fourth of July with your students before they leave for summer vacation, with our favorite Independence Day printables, lesson plans, and activities. You'll find information on the history of the flag and our national anthem, lessons on the Declaration of Independence, and patriotic art projects that will entertain your class.
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American History/U.S. History
American Revolution (1775-1781)
Social Studies and History
Holidays:
Fourth of July

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The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
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The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
Compare two declarations for personal rights and have students write their own. This is a great resource to use during Women's History Month (March) when discussing women's suffrage and other rights.

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Boy reading to class with map

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Patriotic Songs
Patriotic Songs
Patriotic Songs
Do you know all of the verses to "America"? Test yourself and your students with some patriotic songs.

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"Star-Spangled Banner"
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"Star-Spangled Banner"
The text of the "Star-Spangled Banner" and some historical information concerning the song and Francis Scott Key.

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"The Star Spangled Banner" Reading Warm-Up
"The Star Spangled Banner" Reading Warm-Up
"The Star Spangled Banner" Reading Warm-Up
Learn the history behind the "The Star-Spangled Banner" while improving students' reading skills. This printable warm-up about American history includes a nonfiction reading passage and comprehension questions.

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Patriotic Poems and Songs
Birth of America: Sample Page 3
Patriotic Poems and Songs
Learn about the birth of America through patriotic poems and songs.

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American Flag Bulletin Board
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American Flag Bulletin Board
Help your students learn about the U.S. flag with this bulletin board.

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The Declaration of Independence Little Book
The Declaration of Independence Little Book
The Declaration of Independence Little Book
Make a pop-up book that reviews the origins of the Declaration of Independence. Students will enjoy coloring the illustrations in this Fourth of July art activity.

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The Story Behind the Fourth of July
Birth of America: Sample Page 2
The Story Behind the Fourth of July
Read this story about the Declaration of Independence to learn about the birth of America.

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Birth of America Printable Book (4-8)
Birth of America Printable Book (4-8)
Birth of America Printable Book (4-8)
Take a detailed look at the people and events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Fourth of July. This printable book includes plenty of activities and lessons about United States history.

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