Top Picks:
USA.gov Independence Day - This site offers links to lots of great resources including views of the original Declaration of Independence, facts about the U.S. Flag, a Kids' quiz, fireworks safety tips and lots more.
National Register of Historic Places/Teaching With Historic Places: Independence Day - At this site you'll find a large collection of detailed lesson plans using historic locations and featuring an Independence Day theme.
Apples 4 The Teacher Fourth of July - Find a variety of links to puzzles, games, crafts, poems, short stories, coloring pages, games and other fun resources for kids at this site. Note, there are also a few google ads on this page.
Annie's "4th of July Welcome" Page - Annie's pages are always full of great ideas and resources. She has links to information, crafts, printables, blinkies and lots more.
EduPlace.com Independence Day - This site offers a collection of activities complete with pdf documents and/or links for each grade level.
A Capitol Fourth Create Your Own Fireworks
Other Sites Worth a Visit:
Sermons4Kids Freedom Isn't Free sermon
Read Write Think Myth and Truth: Independence Day lesson plan
Primary Games Fourth of July Page - at this advertisement supported site you'll find Independence Day themed interactive games, quizzes, coloring pages, stationary and an online fireworks show!
You can also see some online fireworks over at Girl Power-Independence Day. Also on this site you'll find information on the history of the holiday, safety tips, and games and other activities.
For a large collection of additional websites offering Fourth of July resources, visit A to Z Teacher Stuff's Independence Day page, EverythingELS American Celebration lessons or Teacher Planet's Independence Day Theme Page . (These site may have pop-ups and will have other advertisements.)
GospelGifs Free Christian Clipart Fourth of July
