Curated OER
U.S. Quiz Questions
In this ESL United States worksheet, students answer a set of 25 questions about the United States. The answers to each question are written beneath each.
Curated OER
Scratch Some Fireworks
Students create sheets of "fireworks" using art paper, crayons, black paint, and wooden skewers in this lesson plan that can be adapted to celebrate any time of the year. The lesson plan also includes a short introductory discussion on...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Independence Day Word Search
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.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reading: 4th of July (2)
What does the 4th of July mean to you? This is a brief illustrations of the national holiday, why it is celebrated, and ways folks celebrate it.
A&E Television
History.com: Fourth of July
Great reference tool for finding information on the Fourth of July, America's birthday. Provides history of the holiday, videos, maps, and much more.
American University
American University: Fourth of July Celebrations Database
This database was begun in 1995 by James Heintze, Librarian at American University in Washington, D.C. Its purpose is to bring together in one source selected examples of Fourth of July celebrations that have occurred throughout our...
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Independence Day Spending
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,...
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: July 4th
This page offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 16 vocabulary words pertaining to July 4th. It also provides an extensive Vocabulary Word List for July 4th (340 words), food lists, and information about fireworks.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Perspectives on the Fourth of July
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan from the online magazine, History Now, asks: How does the celebration of Fourth of July help us understand the ideals upon which the United States was founded?
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.
PBS
Pbs: A Capital Fourth
This is a companion site to a PBS broadcast of a 4th of July concert held in Washington, DC. Features quizzes, history of the holiday, patriotic reflections, and information on the concert itself.
Other
Douglass Archive: What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?
This site from the Douglass Archive provides the complete text with an introduction to the speech and footnotes.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Activities and Crafts for July 4th
Celebrate the Fourth of July through crafts and worksheets. You can also print out a booklet on George Washington.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
Read Works
Read Works: Celebrations Around the World
[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.