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# ** The *U.S.* Semiquincentennial **
**Celebrating 250 Years of the United States of America**
July 4, 1776—the day the Declaration of Independence was officially signed, proclaiming the United States as its own nation. Now, in 2026, the United States is celebrating 250 years of independence! Britannica Education’s experts have brought together this hub of resources, activities, and interactive media to help spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, and provide a jumping-off point for students to look back at the United States’ beginnings.
## ** How to Pronounce *Semiquincentennial *?**
Say it with us! Semi…quin...centennial.
## Featured Lesson Plans & Activities
By diving into history—whether recent or long ago—students gain a deeper understanding of the present, learn from past decisions, and develop critical-thinking skills. Plus, history is simply fascinating! These ready-to-use tools will help spark meaningful discussions, inspire curiosity, and jump-start research.
#### Meeting George Washington Lesson Mini (Grades K-2)
Teach about George Washington’s life, his role as first president, and more using age-appropriate informational text.
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#### Hexagonal Clusters Strategy (Grades K-12)
Support making connections among people, events, and themes, mirroring the complexity of historical causation and context.
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#### Creating a New Nation Lesson Mini (Grades 3-5)
Introduce civics and citizenship by digging in to the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
[](https://pages.britannicaeducation.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJJ6iJhLGv8mNEc3WJIh2MUmtSFj%2FJn%2Blfjf8ECEmDY%2B4palq0t%2BzuVnTf%2FfKdxZEtuL21MrzAyB0s6nPQibi%2FhEgN1ZnnP%2BVLfolH%2Byf2d3t771Gmrixm7ucpeKaYRdC02YlFa6ucajPIOgzmPlkth43fAWI%2Fvistf45EC1Il8ga6VkvBVc5orsHj9Egrqx1pcS0tyDO9Xnx6mm%2BysI3n1NA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=211959026699&portalId=20473958&hsLang=en)
#### Understanding Sources Lesson Mini (Grades 6-8)
Emphasize key research skills to evaluate sources, such as the Declaration of Independence or the Bill of Rights.
[](https://pages.britannicaeducation.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKLfDRnfXaKFxhSHL9yor%2BwoeBNMW0VtPFxGb0kauGUFqsq0SC2dCBTOYiN1vBa7fv4w9Mmp081%2BPL8gOxV13t7pHFjCCUYo5PcVuRvAT1RHFuuf9YLTl%2BVRZbmEMyryq3TScacLl4F4zQa7iZnUT1JQxgohxCG2cybj5Cao8HDKMWbP47rf7h7EgiqRRO2XJ1Hds3jL2Dy8gtSG25jewTgb9CuHuJavVneJB2ICKMENA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=211959007501&portalId=20473958&hsLang=en)
#### Primary and Secondary Sources Academic Toolkit (Grades 3-5)
Provide guidance on understanding and utilizing primary sources, such as the Declaration of Independence, in collegiate research.
[](https://pages.britannicaeducation.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ6KUbKezEulQsb12w%2BwJb7KCss2alnbN3XtqvbXFA1MpI0mSePwLJXVyhaZTGZjhvSBzHwKCLxC50H3gBR6ihKtaW3AJbZ9yqEzFF631yM0lEw2vEU3JyILxYGx2jhgjiB%2BjBCxw3x8x6bXyA17m9AqWA1D8bF0dZzAPrpk7UOM%2BrfvLv%2FKRzWQr5LeRwJFjHzK4RadpOMkA9iKNu4W94kMdiTYnfFCWNzbaFOyx4%3D&webInteractiveContentId=211959026715&portalId=20473958&hsLang=en)
#### Evaluating Evidence Strategy (Grades 6-12)
Reinforce the core skill of analyzing and corroborating sources to build a historical argument.
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#### Build a Summary Strategy (Grades K-12)
Cultivate skills for synthesizing large volumes of research into concise, focused statements—essential for projects and exhibits.
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#### Discussion Café Strategy (Grades 6-12)
Promote dialogue-based analysis of different perspectives, modeling how historians debate and interpret evidence.
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#### Question It! Strategy (Grades 6-12)
Deepen comprehension through discussion and collaboration that invites students to generate their own questions about a text.
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## Spotlight Resources
Looking for ready-to-use tools to spark student discussion? Use these curated resources to highlight historical events like the United States’ 250th anniversary.
#### From 1776 to Today: The Big U.S. Timeline Quiz
Grab your thinking cap, cue the patriotic soundtrack, and get ready to march through 250 years of American history with this timeline quiz!
[](https://pages.britannicaeducation.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLK4IjzVQRjaGNxSYk6bnLIp3ZcZRghfIA5RjXnco4jLB3NYRMw6tXcV5EQwGY0sP%2FshbM4ec6%2BJFP7STC5H%2BhxVP7cPGHxZ7pb0g9sr4hsLCdowzchnIOXRORIpML5%2BahDdZerbvUZ14N1X9rFyEHl34KU6h%2FT6Tko7Pp0PF5b5e7QbkQoTQtnWV1uAWkxCELwXrsPbRvmtpA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=216095654029&portalId=20473958&hsLang=en)
#### How a Historical Interpreter Connects to the Past at Colonial Williamsburg
Historical interpreter Stephen Seals discusses how he educates the public about the history of slavery at colonial Williamsburg.
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#### Happy Birthday, America!
Learn how to use Britannica’s interactive Expedition: Learn! *Ideas and Grievances in the Declaration of Independence* lesson to explore primary sources in America’s history.
[](https://pages.britannicaeducation.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKelblIw6rxGMFz6ZCs8CAZpp7Ep%2BAzgJRIFdCifdlM19f9HhXVsCojVLUrpUoHFdCy%2FaQK6FgC1V1ffbL%2BOLMpNG11H3Ip%2BR66ha%2FUAhsRvaR3kHP0DGnaREusT%2FBHzt3YDKWVcci6F7XaKxkS9EYgXvlpeAGVBixtq3y3faqioHEkl6j3fPWSzPpnQO8qMmX9ATLZlmZcrajlIuKMEw%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=212021374627&portalId=20473958&hsLang=en)
#### National History Day®
Did you know that every June, National History Day® (NHD) hosts an international contest? Middle and high schoolers get to conduct and present historical research on a topic of their choice. This year’s theme? *Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History*.
[](https://pages.britannicaeducation.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJOufRInf7OkHDaVy4JRwCxSMdOwPn0HU0yjtYcZihfBdLaKIQH0GJTju0uQ8RTNSUxfFdhzZueJ8Ud6TDH1EGV1xqww0IodjCX8l7%2F9Na%2BRFJVCY66FVXh%2B8TQyyzMx9LJFs4A26S7%2B29f6jDiaEFwZlzz4D8%3D&webInteractiveContentId=212021374606&portalId=20473958&hsLang=en)
Commanders-in-Teach
Teach about the presidents of the United States using this collection of activities, including Britannica School’s timeline feature, museum visits, and more.
[](https://pages.britannicaeducation.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLn3Vz9%2B1J9mtgU8ftWe3ny%2FAIcr3SdwCxNNSUvl%2F5H1780t581%2Fmk8nQvnazzL8vAIkzqoRKpZl0ivyaZqsKjNDyOXNOFKPMCl0z4Hrtq0kU4S25FPWOaZxs5yJa9uwfDVm2cOSvkgLqD9C8%2FiK%2FMHtCaWXOhsP681LG4S%2BTJ%2FmP9b5b5yN1JNsq%2Bo0a8F4AW8XFefJ8iJ4Q1NBA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=212021374648&portalId=20473958&hsLang=en)
#### Meet the Presidents & Government Branches
In this download, students learn about the three branches of the U.S. government and get fun facts about the 45 men who have served as our nation’s 47 presidents. (One could dance a jig, one carried his work in his hat, and one was not elected!)
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## Video: Bill McKibben Talks Climate Change
Environmentalist, journalist, and *New York Times* bestselling author Bill McKibben discusses the problem of climate change and what we can do about it.
## 250 Years, 250 *Facts*
Join us on social media as we share 250 fascinating facts about the USA. All facts are checked and sourced from Britannica School articles.
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- [Interactive! Presidential Pets](https://school.eb.com/levels/early/assembly/view/362301)
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- [United States](https://school.eb.com/levels/early/article/United-States/640152)
- [Coming to America: The Story of Immigrants](https://school.eb.com/levels/early/article/Coming-to-America-The-Story-of-Immigrants/644152)
- [Welcome to America! The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island](https://school.eb.com/levels/early/article/Welcome-to-America-The-Statue-of-Liberty-and-Ellis-Island/644401)
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### Elementary Level
- [American Revolution at a Glance](https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/American-Revolution-at-a-glance/651108)
- [U.S. Presidents at a Glance](https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/Presidents-of-the-United-States-at-a-glance/626120)
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- [Video: The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution](https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/assembly/view/269184)
- [Interactive: Bill of Rights Explained](https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/assembly/view/313796)
- [Interactive: 13 Colonies: Indigenous Groups](https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/assembly/view/321051)
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- [American Revolution](https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/American-Revolution/276707)
- [Interactive: American Revolution: Events Leading to War](https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/assembly/view/304756)
- [U.S. Presidents at a Glance](https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/presidents-of-the-United-States-at-a-glance/608475)
- [U.S. First Ladies at a Glance](https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/first-ladies-of-the-United-States-at-a-glance/608486)
- [Indigenous Peoples of the Americas at a Glance](https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/Indigenous-peoples-of-the-Americas-at-a-glance/608448)
- [States and Capitals of the United States at a Glance](https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/states-and-capitals-of-the-United-States-at-a-glance/609032)
### High School Level
- [United States](https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/United-States/111233)
- [American Revolution](https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/American-Revolution/74344)
- [Presidents of the United States](https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/presidents-of-the-United-States/638092)
- [Declaration of Independence](https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Declaration-of-Independence/42263)
- [U.S. Constitution](https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Constitution-of-the-United-States-of-America/26012)
- [Independence Day: Notable Celebrations](https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Independence-Day/42264#415724-toc)
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- [Declaration of Independence](https://academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/Declaration-of-Independence/42263)
- [Constitutional Convention](https://academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/Constitutional-Convention/26015)
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- [Children: American Revolution at a Glance](https://library.eb.com/levels/children/article/American-Revolution-at-a-glance/651108)
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