July Resources

Here is a wonderful list of free resources for learning (and teaching) through the month of July!

Resource Collection for Calendar Based Lesson Planning https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/07/31/learning-resources-for-special-days/

Specific July Themed Resources –

Anti-Boredom – “Benefits of Being Bored” – Good article with ideas and a printable http://www.busykidshappymom.org/benefits-of-being-bored/
Bio-terrorism/Disaster Education and Awareness – “Learn what actions to include in your family disaster plan to prepare for and respond to terrorist threats” from FEMA https://www.ready.gov/biological-threats
Ice Cream – Learning Resources and Activities – http://www.franw.com/2011/07/ice-cream.html
Summer – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2018/06/21/summer-schooling/
Wild About Wildlife – Animal Videos and Games – http://www.neok12.com/Animals-Wildlife.htm
Shark Week – Resource List – Lesson Plans, Printables, Crafts, Recipes https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2018/07/21/shark-week/

Presidents with July Birthdays

Calvin Coolidge – July 4, 1872
George W. Bush – July 6, 1946
John Quincy Adams – July 11, 1767
Gerald Ford – July 14, 1913

Awesome resources for learning about the Presidents – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/

July Statehood Anniversaries

Idaho – July 3, 1890
Wyoming – July 10, 1890
New York – July 26, 1788

Country Independence Days

Burundi – July 1, 1962
Canada – July 1, 1867
Rwanda – July 1, 1962
Somalia – July 1, 1960
USA – July 4, 1776
Venezuela – July 5, 1811
Malawi – July 6, 1964
Argentina – July 9, 1816
Bahamas – July 10, 1973
Sao Tome and Principe – July 12, 1975
France – July 14, 1789
Colombia – July 20, 1810
Belgium – July 21, 1831

Egypt – July 23, 1952
Liberia – July 26, 1847
Maldive Islands – July 26, 1965
Peru – July 28, 1821

Fantastic List of Geography Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2017/07/29/special-days-and-geography/

Daily Specials for July (I’ll be updating the daily specials with more resources as we go along through the month, so check back often for more! And, if you have any special day resource favorites, be sure to let me know and I’ll edit them into the list. I appreciate all the help I can get!)

July 1 – International Joke Day – Our favorite kid’s joke resources and tips – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/07/01/just-joking/

July 4 – Independence Day – Cross Curriculum Unit Study Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/07/01/history-fireworks-food-and-family-fun-a-4th-of-july-unit-study/

July 7 – Chocolate Day – Learning Resources, Recipes, and Activities http://www.franw.com/2013/02/chocolate.html

July 8 – Liberty Bell cracked 1835 – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/07/08/the-liberty-bell/

July 11 – Author EB White born 1899 – Charlotte’s Web Activities http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2015/01/charlottes-web-activities-for-kids.html

July 12 – Julius Caesar born 100 BC – Biography http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/julius_caesar.php

July 12 – Henry Thoreau born 1817 – Lesson Plans and Activities http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/calendar-activities/henry-david-thoreau-born-a-20558.html

July 14 – Artist Rembrandt born 1606 – Learning Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/07/15/rembrandt/

July 16 – World Snake Day – Learning Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2018/07/15/snakes/

July 17 – Hymn Writer Isaac Watts born 1674 – Biography and Hymns –http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/w/a/t/watts_i.htm

July 18 – Nelson Mandela born 1918 – Lesson Plans and Printables http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3758626

July 24 – Aviator Amelia Earhart born 1897 – History and Photos https://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/National-Archives-Photo-Does-It-Depict-Amelia-Earhart-

July 24 – Learn Nothing Day (Unschool Holiday) http://www.christian-unschooling.com/learn-nothing-day.html

July 26 – Artist George Catlin born 1796 – Gallery with Commentary http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/online/catlinclassroom/cl.html

July 28 – Fingerprints First Used for Identification – Fingerprinting Science Activities http://www.kcedventures.com/blog/fingerprint-science-for-kids

July 28 – Author Beatrix Potter born 1866 – Lesson Plans and Activities https://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/beatrix-potters-naughty-animal-tales#sect-activities

July 29 – International Tiger Day – Facts, Listen to “ROARS”, Coloring printables, and more – http://www.tigers-world.com/

July 31 – Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day – Odd instruments to view and hear http://www.oddmusic.com/gallery/

Happy July Learning!

betty jo