Handout
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Perspectives on the Fourth of July

For Students 6th - 8th
[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?
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Celebrations Around the World

For Teachers 2nd
[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.
Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Fourth of July Celebration Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Get the creative juices flowing while students work on activities for a community Fourth of July celebration.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Activities and Crafts for July 4th

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Celebrate the Fourth of July through crafts and worksheets. You can also print out a booklet on George Washington.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Anthems of America

For Students 8th
[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...