Fourth of July, Unit Plans

Many Americans don't even realize why we celebrate the Fourth of July. It's a sad fact of our society and educational system.

Most Just Want to Celebrate, for any reason... just Party.

Interesting Website

I plan on putting together a mini unit this week

Here's a few suggestions and ideas I found.

BOOK SUGGESTIONS:
These are 2 I own, and plan on using.

The Fourth of July Story

American Patriotic Primer

ACTIVITES:

Learning Hand Signs to the Preamble

Constitution Writing Prompts, Worksheets and Activities

Printable Patriotic Quilt

Literature Guide, it's free with a 7 day free subscription to the site.

Independence Activities, tons of fun activities and suggestions

Patriotic Lapbook Templates

Declaration of Independence Mini Unit

TRIVIA GAMES:

Trivia Game, from IMom

Trivia Game, from Make and Takes

Stay tuned to my Instagram Account, and I'll post fun pictures and info about it there.

Comments

Sugar, oh sugar!!!

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and that's why we don't eat sugar.....

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