Terms: fourth july
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• Social Studies > Holidays > Fourth of July

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1. 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.

2. -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. 9-05

3. Fourth of July History (Petro)
   Provides a history of Independence Day for the USA.

4. Fourth of July

5. Declaration of Independence (PBS)
   Provides a draft, a copy of the signed document, and the Head and Heart letter.

6. Declaration of Independence of the United States (National Archives)
   Provides a graphic of the actual document. Also includes a Web version.

7. Declaration of Independence (Murphy and NPTN)
   Provides the words from the Declaration of Independence. This is not a graphic of the actual document.

8. Declaration of Independence - Timetable
   Covers June 7, 1776 - August 2, 1776.

9. 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   Uses treasures, key historical documents in the Library of Congress, to weave a story on the history of the Declaration of Independence. 9-05

10. Flag Day (USFlag.org)
    Provides a history of Flag Day, which is commemorated on June 14th. 2-01

11. Sparklers a Major Hazard (ABC News)
    "In the spectrum of fireworks dangers, people rarely think of sparklers as a major hazard. But last year around the Fourth of July — the season with nearly 70 percent of fireworks-related injuries — 16 percent of reported injuries were caused by sparklers, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. That's more injuries than were caused by rockets, and trails only the 17 percent caused by firecrackers and the 19 percent caused by unknown devices." 7-05

12. American Flag

13. Constitution

14. Declaration of Independence

15. -07-02-10 Gulf Coast Beaches Update (CNN News)
    "As Americans gear up for the Fourth of July weekend, coastal areas affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico are working hard to keep beach-bound travelers informed."
    
    "Here are some of the latest updates from destinations affected by the oil disaster...." 07-10