Independence Day is a time for patriotic celebration. Although students get excited about parades, fireworks, and barbecues, some don’t quite understand what they are celebrating.
EducationCity Resources:
- Independence Day — Fact Sheets, Thinkits, Poster
Learn360 Resources:
- This Day in History, July 4th (Grade: 6-8)
- Historic Philadelphia (Grade: 3-5)
- Holidays of Summer (June & July) (Grade: PreK-2)
- Philadelphia and the Declaration of Independence (Grade: 3-5)
- Ronald Reagan: Great Speeches-4th of July (Grade: 6-12)
- The American Flag (Grade: 3-5)
- Displaying the United Sates Flag (Grade: 6-8)
- The U.S. Flag (Grade: PreK-5)
- Old Glory (Grade PreK-5)
- History of United States Symbols (Grade: 3-5)
- The Star-Spangled Banner (Grade PreK-6)
- Betsy Ross (Article)
- Apollo Symphony Orchestra: Stars and Stripes Forever (Song)
- You’re a Grand Old Flag (Song)
Additional Resources:
- Fourth of July Teacher Resources (TeacherVision)
- The Fourth of July: A Day to Remember (Education World)
- Independence Day Worksheets & Printables (Education.com)