A Patriotic Holiday: Independence Day

Students will examine a primary source (photograph) of a significant event related to or depicting Independence Day and read a secondary source (summary history text) describing the history of the holiday and other pertinent information. They will answer questions about the primary and secondary source materials. Teachers will lead students in class discussion about holidays and how to identify patriotic holidays.
Resource ID#: 207950 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: 4th of July, Independence Day, American Revolution, new nation, Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War, Lemuel Cook, Revolutionary War veteran, civics, lesson, integrated
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades K-5

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