Many people celebrate the Fourth of July as the birthday of the United States, but the actual events on that day involved only a half dozen people. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved and signed by the officers of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Most of the other members signed during a ceremony on August 2.
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Lesson Plans - 5th Grade
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The students will: 1. interpret the figurative language of the first verse of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to create an illustration. 2. rewrite the first verse using their own words. Why do countries celebrate their independence days with fireworks? Why do people hang national flags on patriotic holidays? Celebrate with a colorful wall hanging!
Found in: 1st Grade • 2nd Grade • 3rd Grade • 4th Grade • 5th Grade • 6th Grade • July • Language Arts • Social Studies • Special Needs • Visual Arts
My students are eager to learn patriotic songs these days! I chose songs for different grade levels, the youngest learning “America” and the older ones “The Star-Spangled Banner.” In order to help them memorize the words, I laminated 12 copies of each song, cut them into pieces (line strips for the 2nd graders) and put each song in a Baggie. Students get a partner, find a clear space on the floor, and must put the song puzzle together. The first time they do this, they do get to use their song sheets, but later it is from memory only. The kids LOVE this activity! Students will understand what they say every morning during the pledge of allegiance
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