Today's Classroom Activities :

Fireworks and Independence Day

Draw your own fireworks art in celebration of the Fourth of July. Compare our Fourth of July to Independence Day in other countries. Write an essay about what freedom means to you.

4th of July Art Project
Here is a 4th of July lesson that involve making a simulated fireworks display.

5-Pointed Star in One Snip
Easy guide for students to learn how to make a five point star.

Myth and Truth: Independence Day
This lesson explores all the dates and stories associated with the Declaration of Independence, focusing on the reason there are so many different dates and signings of the document and why we celebrate the nation's birthday on July 4th rather than one of the other dates. Students first freewrite and discuss questions about how to tell truth from fiction. They then listen to the Schoolhouse Rock song “Fireworks” and discuss how information in the lyrics compares with what they know about the Independence Day holiday. Finally, students research to find the truth behind common myths about Independence Day and the signing of the Declaration of Independence and present their findings to the class.

Independence Hall: International Symbol of Freedom
In this lesson, students can learn about Independence Hall and how the international influence of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution led to the designation of the building in which they were adopted as a World Heritage Site.