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Bookmarks and Pencil Toppers
In this Independence Day activity, students cut out three bookmarks and two pencil toppers. Each has a Fourth of July theme with colorful words and graphics.
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Independence Day Crossword
In this Fourth of July worksheet, students read 7 words or phrases in a word bank that pertain to Independence Day. Students read the clues and fit their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Freedom, Rights, and Responsibilities
Students look at the primary sources that emerged from the Exodus (the Ten Commandments) and the War of Independence (the Declaration of Independence) and examine how each attempts to construct a free society and a definition of freedom....
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Fourth of July Visor
In this Independence Day learning exercise, students cut out a visor and punch holes before attaching an elastic string or yarn. The visor says "Celebrate July 4th".
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Independence Day Alphabetizing Activity
For this Independence Day worksheet, students alphabetize 7 terms pertaining to the Fourth of July. Some begin with the same letter; all are multiple words. Example: Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party.
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Fourth of July Lesson Plan-Studying Flags
Students examine different flags from a variety of countries, describing what they see and writing about it. In this descriptive writing lesson, students use detailed writing to show what the flag looks like using only words. ...
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How Do We Remember We Are Free?
Students examine the Jewish enslavement and Exodus from Egypt to gain their freedom. They read and discuss the story, "The Reminder" and work in small groups to discuss the symbols and rituals of Passover and the Fourth of July. After...
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The Passover Vs. Fourth of July Debate
Students engage in a debate regarding the Passover vs. Fourth of July holidays for American Jews. They form teams, one for the Fourth of July and one for the Passover and research their topic to build their arguments. After time to...
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.