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Lesson Plans - Visual Arts

Every Vote Counts

Student pollsters gather, summarize, display, and analyze their opinion poll results. What more could you ask?

Join the Revolution!

On April 19, 1775, the battle of Lexinton and Concord was fought. Your students can relive that unusual battle and follow the progress of the entire war — from that first day to the British surrender at Yorktown — by participating in some of the Revolutionary War activities below.

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.

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.