Fourth of July - Teacher Resources
Featured Fourth of July Resources
Why Do We Celebrate the 4th of July?
4th of July, also known as Independence Day, commemorates this historic date in 1776, when the United States adopted the Declaration of Independence, marking freedom from British Colonial rule. 4th of July celebrations might include fireworks, parades, fairs and carnivals, concerts, sports events, family gatherings and much more. However people choose to celebrate, this federal holiday is all about celebrating and honoring the history and traditions of the United States.
How to Celebrate Independence Day in the Classroom
Kick start celebrations with your students with our 4th July lesson plans, activities and printables, and integrate this holiday into your curriculum with ease. Enhance your students’ history knowledge with our Independence Day worksheets on the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. Browse our printables for fun ways to help students feel patriotic from reading warm-ups to exploring patriotic songs and symbols. Our choice boards for middle school and elementary grades are great for providing your students with a range of activities and are perfect for supplementing our other 4th of July activities for elementary students.
Educational Videos
View our short videos about the Fourth of July and extend your students' knowledge about the Boston Tea Party or the American Revolution with the extension activities prepared for each video.Printables
Choose from our list of printables to increase your students' knowledge about the history of the U.S. through patriotic songs and symbols, warm-ups, and making a pop-up book about the Declaration of Independence.- American Flag (in color)
- "The Star Spangled Banner" Reading Warm-Up
- The Declaration of Independence Little Book
- Patriotic Poems and Songs
- The Declaration of Independence: The First 182 Words
- The Liberty Bell
- United States Flag Bulletin Board Example
- More Independence Day Printables
Choice Boards
Lesson Plans
Our Lesson Plans will help students understand U. S. history with activities such as learning about Thomas Jefferson's contributions, and a reading with writing activity that makes a U.S. flag for the bulletin board.- The Era of Thomas Jefferson
- The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
- American Flag Bulletin Board
References
Refer to our resources on the Fourth of July to enhance your teaching strategies and lessons. Some activities included in the reference information.Related Subjects
Add to your lessons for the Fourth of July using our Related Subjects. Includes patriotic, women's history, U.S. government and constitution, along with individual states resources.- States Teacher Resources
- American History Teacher Resources
- Biographies Teacher Resources
- Colonial America
- U.S. Government Resources for Teachers
- U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers
- Social Studies
- Women's History Teacher Resources
- Memorial Day Teacher Resources
- Flag Day Teacher Resources
- Veterans Day Teacher Resources
History Resources
Increase students' learning by enhancing their history knowledge using these resources on the Articles of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, and more.- Declaration of Independence Videos & Activities
- Articles of Confederation
- Favorite July 4th Activities Slideshow
- The Era of Thomas Jefferson
- The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
- Declaration of Independence
- Declaration of Independence Quiz
- More Independence Day History Resources
Reading & Language Arts Resources
Interconnect Language Arts skills using these activities and expand your students' learning. Includes completing the words for the National Anthem, a bibliography, and a reading warm-up.Art & Music Activities
These fun Art and Music activities will enhance your Fourth of July lessons and increase student's learning with patriotic music and art activities.Recommended Fourth of July Resources
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ACTIVITIES
National Anthem Crossword Puzzle Activity with Answer Key
Challenge students to find important facts about the national anthem using this crossword puzzle activity, perfect for c... -
VIDEOS
Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities
Use these educational videos and activities to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the historical events tha... -
WORKSHEETS
American Flag Color Printable
Long may Old Glory wave! A full-color printable of the flag of the United States of America, for use on Memorial Day, 4... -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Articles of Confederation
The groundbreaking document that birthed democracy in the New World The history of the first constitutional agreement m... -
CHOICE BOARDS
Fourth of July Choice Board for Elementary Grades
These Fourth of July summer learning activities for elementary students are a great way to celebrate the birth of Americ... -
WORKSHEETS
History of Fireworks Reading Warm-Up
Students read a nonfiction passage about the history of fireworks and answer reading comprehension questions. Use this p... -
WORKSHEETS
American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
Have students celebrate America by topping off their pens and pencils with these patriotic pencil wraps. This is great w... -
CHOICE BOARDS
Fourth of July Choice Board for Middle School
These Fourth of July summer learning activities for middle schoolers are a great way to celebrate the birth of America w... -
LESSON PLANS
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 ... -
DAILY WARM-UPS
"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... -
WORKSHEETS
Patriotic Songs
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ACTIVITIES
Magical Attic Just For Fun 4th of July Activities
This large-format printable is jam-packed with fun 4th of July learning! This full-color Just for Fun activity featurin... -
WORKSHEETS
Stars and Stripes -- First Draft
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WORKSHEETS
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 illustr... -
WORKSHEETS
Patriotic Poems and Songs
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WORKSHEETS
The Declaration of Independence: The First 182 Words
Show children the first words of the Declaration of Independence, and share the story of how Jefferson became its author... -
WORKSHEETS
The Liberty Bell
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WORKSHEETS
American History Bibliography
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WORKSHEETS
What You Should Know About the American Flag
How much do you know about the American flag? Learn about the history of the American flag, and get the facts about when... -
ASSESSMENT
Declaration of Independence Quiz
How much do your students know about America's earliest days of independence and one of the country's most important doc... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Favorite July 4th Activities Slideshow
Celebrate Independence Day with your students before they leave for summer vacation using our favorite printables, lesso... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
U.S. Patriotism, Volume II: Printable Book (Grades K-5)
Browse a printable teacher resource book that will teach students about the "Star-Spangled Banner," the Bill of Rights, ... -
WORKSHEETS
Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Print a worksheet that presents some facts about the signers of the Declaration of Independence, including their age at ... -
WORKSHEETS
Wife of Founding Father Speaks Out