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    Happy Birthday, America! Today’s holiday assortment includes a look at our early American history, with a special focus on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, along with a Fourth of July craft and activity page especially for the little ones.

    		Independence Day Resource Handout for Classroom or Homeschool: Just $2.00

    DLTK's Fourth of July5 stars

    For our youngest readers, DLTK offers printable coloring pages and craft ideas. The selection of coloring pages is extensive, and includes some goodies that will work for other American holidays as well, such as flags and presidents Washington and Lincoln. One hidden treasure I am often asked for is the black-and-white (ready-to-be-colored) printable U.S. map. The crafts are also excellent and use easy-to-find materials such as toilet paper rolls and CD-ROMs. Surely you've been wondering what to do with all those CDs you don't need, but can't bring yourself to throw out?



    Library of Congress: Declaration of Independence5 stars

    In June of 1776, in anticipation of a vote for independence, the Continental Congress appointed a committee to compose a document declaring the colonies' independence from Britain. That committee then delegated the task to Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence in Congressionally-imposed secrecy. This first draft can be viewed online at this Library of Congress exhibit. Also on display are fragments of a "Dunlap Broadside," one of twenty-four surviving copies of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence, done by John Dunlap in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.

    Mr. Nussbaum: Revolutionary War: Causes5 stars

    Mr. Nussbaum brings us a collection of articles about the Revolutionary War and its causes, perfect for all elementary-age students. From The Age of Enlightenment to Thomas Paine's Common Sense, there is lots to see here. Additionally Revolutionary War topics can be found by clicking on History in the horizontal navigation bar, and scrolling down the alphabetic index to "Revolutionary War".

    National Archives: Charters of Freedom5 stars

    The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the Bill of Rights are the focus of this site from the U.S. National Archives & Records Administration (NARA). The exhibit is designed to be visited sequentially, following a path from the Making of the Charters, three chapters on the documents themselves, and concluding with the Impact of the Charters.

    PBS: Liberty!: Philadelphia 17765 stars

    Hot off the press! "PHILADELPHIA July 4, 1776 - In language certain to inspire patriots, and gall the King and England, a Declaration of Independence was adopted today by the Continental Congress." Time travel back to the colonies on the brink of a war of independence from England and her king. Highlights include the Road to Revolution game, and a timeline of the Revolution.

    		Independence Day Resource Handout for Classroom or Homeschool: Just $2.00



    Honorable Mentions

    The following links are either new discoveries or sites that didn't make it into my newspaper column because of space constraints. Enjoy!

    Common Myths About the Fourth of July

    Today in History: July 4

    Kids National Geographic: Independence Day

    Mr. Donn's American Revolution


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    Feldman, Barbara. "Independence Day." Surfnetkids. Feldman Publishing. 29 Jun. 2021. Web. 10 Oct. 2024. <https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/independence-day/ >.


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    By . Originally published June 29, 2021. Last modified June 29, 2021.

    Filed Under: American History, History, Holidays

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