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Celebrating National Holidays: Thanksgiving and Independence Day
Learn why Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, Independence Day (Fourth of July), and Memorial Day.
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American Heroes, Customs, and Celebrations
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Explore American traditions, national holidays, stories of heroes, and diverse cultural customs.
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Learning standards covered
SS.K.1West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All agesDevelop an understanding of citizenship and patriotism through a variety of experiences (e.g., appropriate behavior, sharing, taking turns, volunteering, being honest, and demonstrating responsibility for materials and personal belongings).
SS.K.16West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All agesInvestigate the past and explore the differences in other people, times and cultures through stories of people, heroes, pictures, songs, holidays, customs, traditions, or legends.