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.
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Pbs: Independence Day [Pdf]
Picnics, fireworks, and parades are what we think of when someone says Fourth of July. This day became a federal holiday in 1941 so Americans could take a day to celebrate our independence. View the following slideshow that summarizes...
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All Crafts: Patriotic Craft Projects
A large set of links to interesting crafts and activities for celebrating the Fourth of July and recognizing other patriotic holidays and observances.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: America in 1850: Frederick Douglass
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Indiana
"Indiana means 'land of the Indians'" Who has the "longest-running Fourth of July celebration?" Come and check out this site and find out more about the Hoosier state.
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.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Independence Day Spending
Independence Day is quickly approaching and according to an annual survey by Visa, Fourth of July spending will be up 58%. This year, the Visa survey found that respondents plan to spend significantly more at an average of $300. In 2012,...
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...
Musicals 101
Musicals 101: George M. Cohan, a Biography
Musicals 101 provides an excellent, lengthy biography of George M. Cohan, vaudville legend. Includes many images and quotes.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Frederick Douglass
This site from National Public Radio explores the speech and the background of this abolitionist leader. An excerpt from Frederick Douglass' speech, 'The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro', is featured.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Independence Day Crossword Puzzle
ABCya's Independence Day Crossword Puzzle is a fun and interactive way for kids to test their knowledge of Independence Day vocabulary words and facts. The crossword puzzle can be played on the computer or by printing on paper. The...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: The First Flag [Pdf]
"The First Flag" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about the making of the first American flag in time for the first Independence Day. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide evidence...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: The First Flag [Pdf]
"The First Flag" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about the making of the first American flag in time for the first Independence Day. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide evidence...
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Funology: Holiday Arts and Crafts
This resource has crafts and activities for holidays. Ideas are listed by holiday. Most can be done with common classroom and household supplies with little adult help.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Independence Day: Fundamental Ideas About Government
In this lesson, students will examine some of the fundamental ideas about government that is contained in the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. When the lesson is completed, students should be able to...
Library of Congress
Loc: For Teachers: Holidays: Themed Resources
A rich resource page with links to primary source information about a number of holidays and special days, such as presidential inaugurations.
The History Place
The History Place: Frederick Douglass Speech
This site from The History Place provides a brief biography of Douglass and the text to his famous Fourth of July speech. The information is medium in length and worth checking out on the subject.
New York Times
New York Times: Interactive: Bruce Springsteen
An interactive review of a 2006 biography about Bruce Springsteen called "Fourth of July, Asbury Park." Narrated in slideshow format, the site encapsulates a lot of what Springsteen's songs and songwriting are all about.
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Don Quijote: Las Fallas, Valencia
If you're looking for a festival that compares to our Fourth of July, then you've come to the right site from don Quijote. Las Fallas is undoubtedly one of the most unique festivals in Spain - a Spanish fiesta where the whole town is...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Independence Day Grade 3 Crossword
See how patriotic you are when you test your Independence Day knowledge with this online crossword puzzle.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Colusa Community School: Independence Day!
Using the concept that a class has become an independent country, students work in groups to design symbols that depict their class. This activity not only teaches the history of American symbols, but it exercises higher-order thinking...
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Frederick Douglass
This site from The History Place provides a brief biography of Douglass and the text to his famous Fourth of July speech. The information is medium in length and worth checking out on the subject.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General George Crook
General Crook, born near Dayton, O., September 8th, 1828, died in Chicago, Ill., March 21st, 1890, was graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1852, and was on duty with the Fourth Infantry in California in 1852-'61. He had...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General James Longstreet
General Longstreet, born in Edgefield district, S. C., January 8th, 1821, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1842, and assigned to the Fourth Infantry. He served in the Mexican war, and for gallant and meritorious...
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