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Fourth of July

Lists

1. Fourth of July (Yahoo)

Materials

1. Clipart for Independence Day (ClipsAhoy.com)
   Provides free clipart samples. 2-01
2. Flag Day (USFlag.org)
   Provides a history of Flag Day, which is commemorated on June 14th. 2-01

Papers

1. -Declaration of Independence (Library of Congress)
   Uses treasures, key historical documents in the Library of Congress, to weave a story on the history of the Declaration of Independence.
2. Declaration of Independence (Murphy and NPTN)
   Provides the words from the Declaration of Independence. This is not a graphic of the actual document.
3. Declaration of Independence (PBS)
   Provides a draft, a copy of the signed document, and the Head and Heart letter.
4. Declaration of Independence - Timetable
   Covers June 7, 1776 - August 2, 1776.
5. Declaration of Independence of the United States (National Archives)
   Provides a graphic of the actual document. Also includes a Web version.
6. Early America
7. Fireworks Safety (ABLAZE Productions - Strauss)
   Provides an article on fireworks safety.
8. Fourth of July (ABLAZE Productions)
   Provides fireworks displays by state and city, an article on fireworks safety, a history of the flag, an article on respecting the flag and more.
9. Fourth of July (Kid's Domain)
   Provides information and activities for children related to Independence Day, July 4th.
10. Fourth of July - Early Celebrations (Heintze)
    Uses original sources to show how the Fourth of July was celebrated soon after the Declaration of Independence. Also provides related links.
11. Fourth of July Celebration - Philadelphia
    Provides photos and video clips from 1996 celebration. Also provides links.
12. Fourth of July History (Petro)
    Provides a history of Independence Day for the USA.
13. Revolution for Independence (Mississippi State University)
    Provides resources to help understand what led up to the Declaration of Independence for America.

Projects

1. -Fourth of July Activities (Education World)
   Provides thirteen activities, one for each of the original states, to explore the Fourth of July. Also provides an excellent list of resources.