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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.
Printables
July 4th Trivia
Blank American Flag
U.S. Patriotism, Volume I: Printable Book (K-5)
The Pledge of Allegiance
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
The Story of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
Symbols of the United States
More Popular Independence Day Printables
Lesson Plans
The Declaration of Independence and Your Own Rights
American Flag Bulletin Board
Setting the Stage for the American Revolution
The Era of Thomas Jefferson
References
Declaration of Independence
More Flag Facts
"Star-Spangled Banner"
Born on the 4th of July
United States Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The Early Congresses
When and How to Display the U.S. Flag
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History Resources
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My Brother Sam Is Dead
Patriotic Book
The Story Behind the Fourth of July
Star Design
The Quotable Fourth
The Wall
More Popular Independence Day History Resources
Reading & Language Arts Resources
Daily Warm-Up 46 for Gr. 3 & 4: American History
Daily Warm-Up 40 for Gr. 1 & 2: American History
Citizenship Word Search
Stars and Stripes Writing Activity
Betsy Ross Flag Company
Thirteen Original Colonies -- Secret Code (Answer Key)
Thirteen Original Colonies -- Secret Code
The United Nations Peace Dove
Stars and Stripes -- First Draft
Stars and Stripes -- Final Draft
An American Classroom
Posters for Unknown American Heroes
Citizenship Crossword
Art & Music Activities
Patriotic Poems and Songs
Egg Carton Uncle Sam
Patriotic Hat
Patriotic People Mobile
Patriotic Torch
Patriotic Design
Patriotic Shield
The Liberty Bell
Patriotic Resist
More Patriotic Art Activities

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