American Symbols
This bird is the national symbol of the United States
Bald Eagle
These colorful displays light up the sky on Independence Day.
Fireworks
America declared independence from this country.
Great Britain (England)
Name something you should do before lighting fireworks.
keep water nearby, read directions, stay back
Complete the phrase: "Red, White, and ____."
Blue
This statue in New York Harbor was a gift from France
Statue of Liberty
Name one food commonly eaten at July 4th cookouts.
hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon, corn, or BBQ?
In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
Which does NOT belong: Hot dog, hamburger, snowman, watermelon?
Snowman
What holiday is celebrated on July 4th?
Independence Day
How many stars are on the current U.S. flag?
50
People often gather to watch these groups march through town.
Parades
July 4th celebrates America's __________.
independence
If your fireworks show begins at 9:00 PM and lasts 30 minutes, what time does it end?
9:30 PM
Finish the phrase: "Stars and ______."
Stripes
How many stripes are on the U.S. flag?
13
Name two colors found on the American flag.
Red, white, and blue
Who is credited with writing most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name three things that are red.
apple, fire truck, stop sign, strawberry, cardinal
Name something that sparkles on the Fourth of July.
fireworks, sparklers, lights
The 13 stripes represent what?
the 13 original colonies
Many families celebrate July 4th with an outdoor meal called a ______.
Picnic
What is the name of the document celebrated on July 4th?
Declaration of Independence
Unscramble these letters: EFODEREM
FREEDOM
Give another name for the Fourth of July.
Independence Day