Welcome to our In the Know topic for July, Fourth of July. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 learn why we celebrate the Fourth of July. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 explore when the Declaration of Independence was really signed. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 look at different copies of the Declaration of Independence. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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