Fourth of July - Teacher Resources
Celebrate Independence Day in your classroom with these resources, lessons, and printables about the founding of the United States. You'll find plenty of cross-curricular activities to keep your class busy. Fourth-of-July tie-ins include history references, reading activities, language arts exercises, social studies worksheets, and more. From the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, to fireworks and picnics, we have the resources you need to incorporate Independence Day into your classroom lessons.
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
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.Browse Fourth of July Resources
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VIDEOS
Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Articles of Confederation
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LESSON PLANS
The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
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WORKSHEETS
History of Fireworks Reading Warm-Up
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WORKSHEETS
Identifying Colonial Tools Activity
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WORKSHEETS
Blast from the Present Project Guidelines
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ACTIVITIES
Magical Attic Just For Fun 4th of July Activities
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WORKSHEETS
Stars and Stripes -- First Draft
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WORKSHEETS
The Declaration of Independence Little Book
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WORKSHEETS
The Declaration of Independence: The First 182 Words
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WORKSHEETS
Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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DAILY WARM-UPS
"The Star Spangled Banner" Reading Warm-Up
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WORKSHEETS
Patriotic Poems and Songs
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TEACHING RESOURCE
History of the American Flag
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ASSESSMENT
Declaration of Independence Quiz
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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
U.S. Patriotism, Volume II: Printable Book (Grades K-5)
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WORKSHEETS
The Liberty Bell
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REFERENCE
Declaration of Independence
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WORKSHEETS
What You Should Know About the American Flag
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WORKSHEETS
Wife of Founding Father Speaks Out
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WORKSHEETS
The Story Behind the Fourth of July
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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Favorite July 4th Activities Slideshow
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WORKSHEETS
On July 4th…
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WORKSHEETS
American History Bibliography