Lists
- Fourth of July (Yahoo)
Materials
- Clipart for Independence Day (ClipsAhoy.com)
Provides free clipart samples. 2-01
- Fourth of July Greeting Cards (123Greetings.com)
Provides over a dozen animated email cards. 6-02
Papers
- -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 Uses treasures, key historical documents in the Library of Congress, to weave a story on the history of the Declaration of Independence.
- Declaration of Independence (Murphy and NPTN)
Provides the words from the Declaration of Independence. This is not a graphic of the actual document.
- Declaration of Independence (PBS)
Provides a draft, a copy of the signed document, and the Head and Heart letter.
- Declaration of Independence - Timetable
Covers June 7, 1776 - August 2, 1776.
- Declaration of Independence of the United States (National Archives)
Provides a graphic of the actual document. Also includes a Web version.
- Early America
- Fireworks - Tips for Photographers (New York Insitute of Photography)
Provides suggestions for making dramatic photos of fireworks. 6-02
- Fireworks Safety (ABLAZE Productions - Strauss)
Provides an article on fireworks safety.
- Flag Day (USFlag.org)
Provides a history of Flag Day, which is commemorated on June 14th. 2-01
- Fourth of July (ABLAZE Productions)
Provides fireworks displays by state and city, an article on fireworks safety, a history of the flag, an article on respecting the flag and more.
- Fourth of July (Kid's Domain)
Provides information and activities for children related to Independence Day, July 4th.
- 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.
- Fourth of July Celebration - Philadelphia
Provides photos and video clips from 1996 celebration. Also provides links.
- Fourth of July History (Petro)
Provides a history of Independence Day for the USA.
Projects
- -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.
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