Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reading: 4th of July (2)
What does the 4th of July mean to you? This is a brief illustrations of the national holiday, why it is celebrated, and ways folks celebrate it.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Perspectives on the Fourth of July
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan from the online magazine, History Now, asks: How does the celebration of Fourth of July help us understand the ideals upon which the United States was founded?
Read Works
Read Works: Celebrations Around the World
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about festivals and celebrations from different countries around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
Read Works
Read Works: The Anthems of America
[Free Registration/Login Required] This five-page PDF nonfiction passage "The Anthems of America" focuses on the traditions of July 4th and the origin of the anthems of America including "The Star- Spangled Banner. It is followed by 10...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Activities and Crafts for July 4th
Celebrate the Fourth of July through crafts and worksheets. You can also print out a booklet on George Washington.