Independence Day
1 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thSocial Studies
Summary
It's the Fourth of July! Learn about the history of our country's most famous birthday, and discover why we celebrate Independence Day the way we do today.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Short explainer (1 min) from PBS LearningMedia's *All About the Holidays*.
- What document was adopted on July 4, 1776?
- Who were the colonies declaring independence from?
- Why do fireworks and parades mark the day?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: independence, declaration, colony, liberty.
Try it: Write a one-sentence declaration of independence for something small, like your own bedtime, and give one reason.