May / June 2026

Happy Birthday, U.S.A.!

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American Symbols Concentration

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Learning Objective:

Children will discover how the U.S.A. got its start and explore different ways people celebrate its birthday.

 

Social Studies Focuses:

Fourth of July, Declaration of Independence, traditions

 

Page 4 Skill:

read a map

 

Vocabulary:

Declaration of Independence, signature

 

CCSS:

RI.2.1 key details; W.2.8 writing; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; L.2.6 use acquired vocabulary

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