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Fourth of July – Teacher Resources

Celebrate Independence Day in your classroom with these resources, lessons, and printables about the founding of the United States. You'll find plenty of cross-curricular activities to keep your class busy. Fourth-of-July tie-ins include history references, reading activities, language arts exercises, social studies worksheets, and more. From the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, to fireworks and picnics, we have the resources you need to incorporate Independence Day into your classroom lessons.
Printables
U.S. Patriotism, Volume I: Printable Book (Grades K-5)
Blank American Flag
Symbols of the United States
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
Patriotic Book
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Story of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
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Lesson Plans
The Declaration of Independence and Your Own Rights
The Era of Thomas Jefferson
American Flag Bulletin Board
Setting the Stage for the American Revolution
References
"Star-Spangled Banner"
More Flag Facts
Declaration of Independence
When and How to Display the U.S. Flag
United States Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Born on the 4th of July
The Early Congresses
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Government Resources for Teachers
U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers
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Memorial Day Teacher Resources
Flag Day – Teacher Resources
Veterans Day – Teacher Resources
History Resources
Patriotic Hat
American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
Citizenship Word Search
Star Design
Flag Facts
Articles of Confederation
Armed Forces Survey
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Reading & Language Arts Resources
Thirteen Original Colonies -- Secret Code
Betsy Ross Flag Company
Citizenship Crossword
Thirteen Original Colonies -- Secret Code (Answer Key)
Stars and Stripes Writing Activity
The United Nations Peace Dove
Stars and Stripes -- First Draft
Stars and Stripes -- Final Draft
Reading Warm-Up 46 for Gr. 3 & 4: American History
Reading Warm-Up 40 for Gr. 1 & 2: American History
An American Classroom
Posters for Unknown American Heroes
Art & Music Activities
U.S. Patriotism, Vo. I: Printables Slideshow
Patriotic People Mobile
Patriotic Torch
Patriotic Resist
Patriotic Shield
Patriotic Design
Patriotic Poems and Songs
Egg Carton Uncle Sam
Patriotic Songs: What Comes Next?
The Liberty Bell
Write the Lyrics to a Patriotic Song
Patriotic Songs Wordsearch
More Patriotic Art Activities

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