Independence Day Lesson Plans & Resources

On July 4 each year, the United States celebrates Independence Day. This day commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, in which citizens of the thirteen American colonies announced their break from the British Empire and their intention to form a new nation: the United States of America. This Share My Lesson collection provides educators with free preK-12 lesson plans, activities, and materials to use to teach their students about Independence Day.

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Grades

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, K, 11, 1, 12

Subjects

Foundations of Democracy

Resource Types

Lesson Plans

Teaching Strategies

Small Group Deliberation, Project-Based Learning, Simulation/Role-play, Primary Source, Whole Class, Whole Class Discussion, Small Group, Small Group Discussion

Civic Days

Fourth of July

Tags

Declaration of Independence, Independence Day