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Worksheet
Curated OER

Bookmarks and Pencil Toppers

For Students 1st - 2nd
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Independence Day Crossword

For Students 3rd - 4th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Freedom, Rights, and Responsibilities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fourth of July Visor

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Independence Day Alphabetizing Activity

For Students 3rd - 4th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fourth of July Lesson Plan-Studying Flags

For Teachers 1st - 4th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Do We Remember We Are Free?

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Passover Vs. Fourth of July Debate

For Teachers Higher Ed
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...
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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.