Learning about Independence Day, Grades K- 5. Lessons & Activities, Background Reading, Printables, and More. By Phil Nast, retired middle school teacher and freelance writer. Found In: arts, social studies, pre. K- 2, 3- 5. Learn about the men and ideas that influenced the writing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence and how the 4th of July has been celebrated over the years with these lessons, activities, and other resources.

An Independence Day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood. Independence Day may also refer to. Narendra Modi’s speech on Independence Day 2016: Here’s the full text Independence Day: "A nation which is divided because of reasons like caste and religion. Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Lesson Plans & Activities. Lesson Plans. Declaration of Independence and Acts of Courage asks students in grades K- 1. Declaration of Independence. With Declare the Causes: The Declaration of Independencestudents in grades 3- 5 see the development of the Declaration as a historical process and a writing process through role- play and creative writing. In The Declaration of Independence: Rewriting the Rough Draft, students in grades 4- 1.

Thomas Jefferson's rough draft of the Declaration of Independence and then write their own version. Includes Common Core and State Standards. Games & Activities.

Make a 4th of July Coloring Book. Download free printable 4th of July coloring pages to make a coloring book.

The Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull(K- 5) Explore Trumbull’s painting to identify the signers and learn facts and misconceptions. Declaration of Independence (Trumbull’s Painting)  (K- 5) Explore some of the major figures in the painting in greater detail.

Name That Founding Father  (K- 5) Match quotes and facts with the founding fathers. Quill Pen (K- 5) Use your mouse to write with a quill. Join the Signers of the Declaration  (K- 5) Add your name to the Declaration and print a copy in color or black and white. Mission US: For Crown or Colony? The Game(5- 8) is an interactive adventure game designed to improve an understanding of American history.

Players must register. Background Resources.

Creating the Declaration of Independence (Library of Congress)Jefferson's first draft and changes made by the congressional committee and English, Scottish, and American sources Jefferson used in drafting the Declaration of Independence. Declaration of Independence (National Archives and Records Administration)Read a transcription of the complete text of the Declaration and documents that inspired it, view an original copy, and identify the signers in Barry Faulkner’s 1. July Lessons: Protest, Revolution, and Independence (EDSITEment)Lessons for grades 3- 1. African Americans in the revolution and beyond, Colonial protests, Declaration of Independence, founding fathers, religion, and the Revolutionary War. Every Man for Himself: American Individualism A reading of the Declaration of Independence in terms of 1. Includes a timeline, questions, and Instructor’s Guide (. PDF, 4 MB, 5 pgs.).

Prequel to Independence is a chronological collection of primary and secondary sources that concern events leading up to the Declaration of Independence. Principles of Freedom documents spanning 1. Our Documents presents a Teacher Sourcebook (.

PDF, 4. 2 MB, 7. 6 pgs.) about 1. Declaration of Independence with annotated timeline, key themes, guidelines to primary sources, and lesson plans for grades 4- 1. Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents A special exhibition. Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1. An excerpt from a letter John Adams wrote in 1. Declaration of Independence.

Declaration of Independence video (7: 5. Dof. I. Transcript included. Teaching the Declaration without Overwhelming Students Approaches for visual and verbal learners.

Independence Day & Fourth of July Lessons and Activities. The United States celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Independence Day is annually celebrated on 15 August, as a national holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947. Find detail information about 69th Independence Day Celebration of India on 15th August 2015, We Indian Citizen is going to celebrate the 69th Independence Day of India.

Independence Day Teaching resources and quizzes. Thomas Jefferson: Man of the Millennium presents Jefferson’s contributions to the new nation, the evolution of liberty, selected writing, and Jefferson’s legacy. Games & Activities. The Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull(K- 5) Explore Trumbull’s painting to identify the signers and learn facts and misconceptions. Declaration of Independence (Trumbull’s Painting) (K- 5) Explore some of the major figures in the painting in greater detail. Name That Founding Father (K- 5) Match quotes and facts with the founding fathers. Quill Pen (K- 5) Use your mouse to write with a quill.

Join the Signers of the Declaration (K- 5) Add your name to the Declaration and print a copy in color or black and white. Infographic. The 4th of July by the Numbers A printable poster. The Full Jason Bourne (2016) Movie more.

Quizzes. Printables. Books & Video.

Books. The Fourth of July Story. By Alice Dalgliesh and Marie Nonnast. Aladdin (June 1, 1. Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags: The Story of the Fourth of July Symbols. By James Cross Giblin and Ursala Arndt. Clarion Books (April 2.

The Signers: The 5. Stories behind the Declaration of Independence. By Dennis Brindell Fradin and Michael Mc. Curdy. Walker Books for Young Readers (January 1, 2. The Signers of the Declaration of Independence. By Robert Ferris and Richard Morris. Interpretive Publications (June 1.

Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence. By Gretchen Woelfle and Alix Delinois. Carolrhoda Books (2. Video. July 4th (The History Channel)1.

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Free Printable Calendars Make It Easy To Stay Organized. Four monthly and three yearly calendars to choose from.

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