"A good place to find general history and government resources to create your own lesson plans is Reach Every Child."

Reach Every Child History -- General

Reach Every Child Social Studies

Facts, printouts about the United States:

Patriotic symbols

Stately Knowledge

The US50

USA State Map/Quiz Printouts

Protest & Patriotism:  A History of  Dissent and Reform

For younger students:

Activities and Crafts for July 4th
Excellent printout site with crafts, quizzes, and some notable lessons

Fourth of July Crafts, Games and More

4th of July Games for Kids, Family & Classroom

Kids Domain Crafts - U.S. Flag Suncatcher

Kids Domain 4th of July Printables

Patriotic Etiquette
For grade one, but appropriate for all levels

Patriotic poetry

Patriotic lesson plans

Preschool Lesson Plans Patriotic Theme

For older students:

America Dreams
This WebQuest challenges you to investigate the American Dream.

FactFinder Kids' Corner
Census data can be used to create a better picture of We the People.

Fourth of July Celebrations Database
A valuable collection of historic facts, speeches and other information about this holiday

Independence Day
Create American symbols lesson

Mount Rushmore: The Story

My America Field Trip
Virtual field trip of America

National Museum of Patriotism

Patriotism
Try this large link site with all types of patriotic resources - a good place to start because it deals with many aspects of patriotism.

Symbols of U.S. Government

Teaching with Historic Places - Independence Day
These lessons are free and ready for immediate classroom use by students in history and social studies.

Patriotic Music:

Library of Congress collection of patriotic music

Lift Every Voice

Patriotic Songs

Patriotic Songs