Declaration of Independence Lesson Plan

6/28/2017

One of my favorite ways to celebrate the 4th of July is to read the Declaration of Independence with my kids. It's a great reminder of how our country was formed and why we celebrate. Its not about barbecues, fireworks, family gatherings, or an extra day off from school or work. Its much more than that and I want my kids to know the true meaning. We are planning a fun school day full of Independence Day projects and your invited to do the same. Below are some suggestions and ideas on how to create a meaningful lesson plan revealing the truth about why Americans celebrate the 4th of July.

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Your child will gain an understanding of the historical events that led up to the beginning and formation of our country. They will enjoy many projects as they create a book and learn about the real meaning of why Americans celebrate the 4th of July.

Projects include:

Reading a transcript of the Declaration of Independence
Copying carefully selected quotes from the Declaration of Independence
Making a quill pen and ink, then writing out some of the names of the people who signed the historical document
Labeling a map of the original 13 colonies
Learning about the revolutionary war and writing a report

There are two writing options for the Student Pages, print handwriting and cursive handwriting.

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Historical Document: Read The Declaration of Independence

Here is a link to the original copies of this historical document.

Here is a link for a readable and printable version.

Here is a link for a 14x16 inch replica of The Declaration of Independence to hang in your classroom or for your kids to touch and handle. I love items like this because it brings history to life!

This historically accurate replica of the Declaration of Independence is the perfect addition to any patriotic collection. It ships to you rolled, tied with a patriotic ribbon and encased in a clear plastic collectors tube.

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