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America’s 250th Anniversary
Explore no-cost, classroom-ready resources that help students understand America’s founding principles, civic life, and the ideas that shaped the nation.
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Celebrate America's 250th anniversary by exploring the document that marked the birth of a new nation.
This collection highlights the Declaration of Independence and its enduring impact, from its bold call
for "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" to the global movements it inspired. Featuring resources
for a range of grade levels, the collection includes engaging activities that introduce the history of the
Declaration, trace its influence across nations, and spark meaningful classroom discussions about its lasting legacy.
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For Educators - On-Demand PD
Webinars
30–60 min
Watch our on-demand PD library for tools, insights, and ideas to help your students engage with the 250th anniversary milestone.
For Classrooms - Full Lessons
Full Lessons
13–19 min
Show these short, student-friendly videos in class to spark discussion around America's 250th anniversary.
For Civics Courses
Short Videos
1–3 min
Celebrate 250 years of independence with 128, short videos—hosted by Judge Douglas Ginsburg—connecting the naturalization test to the principles that shaped our nation.
For Young Learners – Animated History
Short Videos
2–4 min
Short, right-to-the-point, animated videos on the values that guided the framers and founders in building a new nation.
For Young Learners – Activity Pages
Complement the Pups of Liberty video series with a hands-on activity for your students.