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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: No Fireworks on the 4th of July

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson explores the differences between public and private goods.
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Primary
Other

Douglass Archive: What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Douglass Archive provides the complete text with an introduction to the speech and footnotes.
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Activity
Other

4th of July Fireworks Depend Upon Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered what gives fireworks different colors? Here is a short page explaining the connection between the minerals used in fireworks and the colors of the explosions.
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Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Activities and Crafts for July 4th

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Celebrate the Fourth of July through crafts and worksheets. You can also print out a booklet on George Washington.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Anthems of America

For Students 8th
[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...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Celebrations Around the World

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about festivals and celebrations from different countries around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Independence Day Word Search

For Students 3rd - 6th
Independence Day Word Search is a fun holiday activity for children. Kids learn and practice Independence Day vocabulary by searching for the words in the puzzle. Puzzles can be played interactively on the computer or printed out.
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Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: Independence Day Spending

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Handout
Other

The Battle of Ulundi, Friday, 4th July 1879

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an account of the last battle of the Anglo-Zulu War.
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Handout
Ed Koday

Web Archive: Io Moth

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Io moth, named for a character in Greek mythology, has a very obvious black eyespot on each hindwing. Males are golden yellow in color, but females are more brown. It has a wingspan of 2.5-3.5 inches. In Canada and northern states,...
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Primary
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Demise of Detente in Korea, 1973 1975

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of documents about the end of the inter-Korean dialogue, and the demise of detente on the Korean Peninsula after the signing of the historic July 4th, 1972, Joint Communique.
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Lesson Plan
Teachnology

Teachnology: Proud to Be an American Teaching Theme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teaching a unit to promote pride in being American? Teachnology has an excellent resource to help enhance the classroom experience.
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Primary
Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Report of Major Charles Morton

For Students 9th - 10th
Report written by Major Charles Morton of the 4th U.S. Cavlary regarding the action taken by the 3rd Cavalry on July 1 at San Juan Heights.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: The Liberty Bell (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Offers historical background information on our national symbol of freedom, the Liberty Bell, which still hangs in Philadelphia today and is rung each July 4th.
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Curated OER

Independence Day Fireworks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Independence Day fireworks.
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

The Battle of Ulundi, Friday, 4th July 1879

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an account of the last battle of the Anglo-Zulu War.
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Graphic
Curated OER

The Battle of Ulundi, Friday, 4th July 1879

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an account of the last battle of the Anglo-Zulu War.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Oliver O. Howard

For Students 9th - 10th
General Howard, born in Leeds, Me., November 8th, 1830, was graduated at Bowdin in 1850, and at the United States Military Academy in 1854; became first lieutenant and instructor in mathematics in 1854, and resigned in 1861 to take...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Richard S. Ewell

For Students 9th - 10th
General Ewell, born in Georgetown, D. C., February 8th, 1817, died in Springfield, Tenn., January 25th, 1872, was graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1840; served in the Mexican War, and was promoted captain, August 4th,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Dorothea Payne Todd "Dolley" Madison (May 20, 1768 - July 12, 1849) was the wife of the 4th President of the United States, James Madison, and was First Lady of the United States from 1809 to 1817.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General John James Peck

For Students 9th - 10th
General Peck, born at Manlius, N. Y., January 4th, 1821, died at Syracuse, n. Y., April 28th, 1978, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1843, and commissioned a brevet second lieutenant of artillery. Served in the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Edwin Waring

For Students 9th - 10th
George Edwin Waring was born in Poundridge, NY, July 4, 1833. He was agricultural engineer of Central Park, New York City in 1857. He was the drainage engineer of the park until the Civil War broke out, when he entered the Union army as...

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