Celebrate America!

Introduction

We are going to explore the meaning of the Fourth of July and some of the ways people in the United States celebrate America's birthday.

Task

Students will create a digital poster that presents information about the history and celebration of the Fourth of July in the United States of America.

Process

1. Students will work in pairs to research the history of the Fourth of July.  

2. They will locate, copy, and paste pictures that depict the signing of the Declaration of Independence to create a digital poster.  

3.  They will include photographs of the national symbols we see on this holiday.

3. They will also include representations of some of the activities in which people engage to celebrate America's freedom.

  

Evaluation

Poster Rubric

 

 

CATEGORY

4

3

2

1

Required Elements

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.

All required elements are included on the poster.

All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.

Several required elements were missing.

Attractiveness

The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.

The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

Mechanics

Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the poster.

There is 1 error in capitalization or punctuation.

There are 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation.

There are more than 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation.

Use of Class Time

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.

Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.

Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.

Created by Dana Holstein, Boone County Schools

Conclusion

You did it!  Share something you learned about the Fourth of July with your family and friends!

Credits

Teacher Page

 

This web quest was designed for First Grade students to explore holidays, holiday traditions, and US national symbols including the Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, American Flag, Statue of Liberty and the White House.

This activity was designed for First Grade students.  Support from parents, volunteers, and other teachers will be necessary for successful completion.