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Interview With the Signers of the Constitution

Students demonstrate critical thinking skills in developing interview questions. Students work together in cooperative groups.

Drafting the Declaration of Independence

Students work in small groups to compare and contrast Thomas Jefferson’s rough draft of the Declaration of Independence with the final version

Declaration of Independence Timeline

Students sequence events in chronological order. Students demonstrate research skills using the Internet and library sources.

Parade of Colors

Make Wands to Wave for the 4th of July and Memorial Day.
Children can wave their wands back and forth and make large circles as they dance and march
in a parade. Or, they can just watch as the light crepe paper streamers blow in the wind.

Fourth of July Preschool Lesson Plan

A Fourth of July lesson plan to teach in the preschool curriculum. We have language literacy, math, semi -healthy snack idea, craft, and Fourth of July stories that help teach the meaning of Independence Day to preschoolers.