Fourth of July Lesson Plans & Craft Links

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1. Fourth of July Preschool Unit Study
2. Deceleration of Independence Lesson Plan - Students examine the Declaration of Independence and its significance to American history.
3. Independence Day Web Hunt – Students discover the history of Independence Day Examining different celebrations, they examine how others celebrate the 4th of July. They write complete sentences to share their own experiences on Independence Day. Grades 2-4.
4. We Were Here First - Exploring the Indigenous Peoples of the United States. Grades 6-12.
5. Press-ing Freedom – Exploring the Importance of Journalism Rights and Ethics. Grades 6-12.
6. The Fabric of America - Creating ‘Quilts’ Portraying the History and Future of American Independence. Grades 6-12.
7. America’s Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty - This excellent history resource consists of age-appropriate and modifiable lesson plans grouped into three separate books according to level: elementary, middle, and high school.
8. The Declaration of Independence – From the National Archives (where the Declaration is housed), this website includes images of the original Declaration and its history as well as links to other important national documents that are housed at the Archives.
9. What the Presidents Did on the 4th of July – This chronology gives information on what the presidents were doing on the Fourth of July, but only during their tenures as presidents.
10. 4th of July in History – From the US Library of Congress.
11. The Fourth of July — A Day to Remember! - “Education World remembers — and celebrates America’s struggle for independence with 13 patriotic activities, one for each of the original colonies!”
12. 4th of July Unit Study - In depth unit for younger students.
13. Independence Day – Education World brings you great sites to explore, games to play, and lesson plans that will help your students recognize how the United States became an independent nation!
14. The Road to Revolution – “Test your knowledge about the American Revolution, and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty!” From PBS.
15. Flag Day – From EasyFunSchool.com – Flag Etiquette
16. Why do we celebrate the 4th of July? – From Kidsdomain.com
17. America’s Independence Day – A Kids Heart – A play and learn site with resources for children and their teachers
18. Declaration of Independence – From the Library of Congress – Primary Documents in American History
19. Declaring Independence:Drafting the Documents

July 4th Crafts

1. Scratch Some Fireworks – Create fabulous firework art Independence Day – July 4th
2. July 4th Fireworks - This activity will make a brightly colored firecracker that can be used as a desk decoration or centerpiece. It’s easy and fun to do for all ages!
3. Fourth of July Crafts & Other Fun – Crafts, printables, recipes, coloring pages, and more from DLTK-Kids.
4. The Hatmaker’s Sign – Internet Connection Activity -  Traditional Crafts, Declaration of Independence and Women in U.S. History. Grade 4.
5. USA Coloring Pages (posters) – DLTK’s Crafts for Kids
6. July 4th Activity Book to Make – For younger students, this book to make includes both period and current flags, the seal of the US, a revolutionary word search, a 50 states word search, and more.
8. U.S.A. Independence Day (4th of July) Theme – Home Economics / Cooking, Music, Arts & Crafts, July 4th Crafts, Coloring, Printables, and Activities, History, Send/Read an eCard, and Freedom Documents
9. United States Patriotic Theme – Preschool Activities and Crafts
10. Crafts, Books, and Printables – Large selection of 4th of July items from Enchanted Learning

July 4th Recipes

1. Fourth of July Family Fun Recipes
2. Taste of Home July 4th Recipes
3. Mom’s Menu July 4th Recipes
   

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