Also see American Revolution
July 4th Activity Book to Make - For younger students, this book to make includes both period and current flags, the seal of the US, a revolutionary word search, a 50 states word search, and more. (Y)
America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty - This excellent history resource is a newly available, tested curriculum supplement for Kindergarten-12th grade teachers of social studies, U. S. history, U. S. government, political science, economics, geography, speech, and/or related subjects. Written by fellow teachers, the curriculum consists of age-appropriate and modifiable lesson plans grouped into three separate books according to level: elementary, middle, and high school... All lessons emphasize one or more themes of freedom, unity, progress, and responsibility. The curriculum aims not simply to present historical facts but to provide opportunities for students to explore and understand the factual and philosophical significance and meaning behind events, causes, and effects—the whys—relating to and influencing the early history of the United States. Available for Elementary, Middle, and High School levels. Elementary levels contain ESL/Spanish editions. (T)
The Declaration of Independence - From the National Archives (where the Declaration is housed), this website includes images of the original Declaration and its history as well as links to other important national documents that are housed at the Archives. (Y, M, O, T)
What the Presidents Did on the 4th of July - "This chronology gives information on what the presidents were doing on the Fourth of July, but only during their tenures as presidents." (Y, M, O, T)
Fourth of July Crafts & Other Fun - Crafts, printables, recipes, coloring pages, and more from DLTK-Kids. (Y M)
Crafts, Books, and Printables - Large selection of 4th of July items from Enchanted Learning (Y)
4th of July in History - From the US Library of Congress (M, O)
The Fourth of July -- A Day to Remember! - "Education World remembers --- and celebrates America's struggle for independence with 13 patriotic activities, one for each of the original colonies!" (Y, M, O, T)
4th of July Unit Study - In depth unit for younger students (Y)
Independence Day - "Education World brings you great sites to explore, games to play, and lesson plans that will help your students recognize how the United States became an independent nation!" (Y, M, O, T)
The Road to Revolution - "Test your knowledge about the American Revolution, and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty!" From PBS. (Y, M, O, T)
Flag Day - From EasyFunSchool.com - Flag Etiquette (Y,M)
Why do we celebrate the 4th of July? - From Kidsdomain.com - (Y,M)
United States Patriotic Theme - Preschool Activities and Crafts (Y)
USA Coloring Pages (posters) - DLTK's Crafts for Kids (Y, M, O, T)
U.S.A. Independence Day (4th of July) Theme - Home Economics / Cooking, Music, Arts & Crafts, July 4th Crafts, Coloring, Printables, and Activities, History, Send/Read an eCard, and Freedom Documents, (Y,M)
America's Independence Day - A Kids Heart - A play and learn site with resources for children and their teachers (Y,M)
Primary Documents in American History - From the Library of Congress: Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Federalist Papers, Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789, Guide to American Historical Documents Online, and Charters of Freedom from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (Y, M, O, T)
Declaration of Independence - From the Library of Congress - Primary Documents in American History (Y, M, O, T)
Declaring Independence:Drafting the Documents - (Y, M, O, T)
The Declaration of Independence - (Y)
The Hatmaker's Sign - Internet Connection Activity - Grade 4. Traditional Crafts, Declaration of Independence and Women in U.S. History. (y)