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.
A&E Television
History.com: Fourth of July
Great reference tool for finding information on the Fourth of July, America's birthday. Provides history of the holiday, videos, maps, and much more.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: July 4th
This page offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 16 vocabulary words pertaining to July 4th. It also provides an extensive Vocabulary Word List for July 4th (340 words), food lists, and information about fireworks.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Fourth of July Celebration Plan
Get the creative juices flowing while students work on activities for a community Fourth of July celebration.
PBS
Pbs: A Capital Fourth
This is a companion site to a PBS broadcast of a 4th of July concert held in Washington, DC. Features quizzes, history of the holiday, patriotic reflections, and information on the concert itself.
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.