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Lesson Plans - 2nd Grade

The Fourth of July: A Day to Remember

Polls reveal that Americans know surprisingly little about their country’s history. Education World remembers — and celebrates America’s struggle for independence with 13 patriotic activities, one for each of the original colonies!

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.

Found in: 1st Grade • 2nd Grade • 3rd Grade • 4th Grade • 5th Grade • Holidays • July • Visual Arts

The Declaration of Independence

Welcome to ushistory.org’s Declaration of Independence website. This site provides a wealth of information about the signers of the Declaration, the history of the Declaration, and an online version of the Declaration for you to read.

“America the Beautiful” Using Music and Art to Develop Vocabulary

This lesson uses music and art in a vocabulary study of unfamiliar words from the song “America the Beautiful,” increasing students’ vocabulary while also increasing their knowledge of U.S. geography.

Found in: 1st Grade • 2nd Grade • July • Kindergarten • Music

4th of July Salt Dough Pins

Show your love for the USA by making one of these fun and patriotic pins to wear on your shirt or hat.

Found in: 1st Grade • 2nd Grade • Holidays • July • Kindergarten • Visual Arts