Discover those learning connections from 4th of July to Whales First Grade July Cross-Curricular unit ideas that you can use in your classroom. Create these four weekly thematic units that explore July across all the curricular areas for your students!
Unlock a deeper understanding and engage students with all-inclusive cross-curricular July themed units. Students make connections while having a more hands-on learning experience that goes beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
July Lesson Plan Thematic Unit Ideas
Week 1: 4th of July
Week 2: Camping & S’mores
Week 3: Oceans
Week 4: Whales
English Language Arts
There are numerous language arts activities and centers that students can use with July thematic units. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning.
English Language Arts Activities
- July Vocabulary Card
- July Book Recommendations
- Themed Journal Entries: What do you like to do on the 4th of July; What would you do on a camping trip
- Themed Writing: My Ocean Story; My Whale Story
- Themed Classroom Books: On the 4th of July; Going Camping
- Themed Worksheets: 4th of July Word Scramble; Camping Read and Write; Ocean Word Family; Whales Word Sort
English Language Arts Centers
- 4th of July Sight Word Games
- Camping Real & Nonsense Word Sort
- Oceans Make a Short Vowel Word
- July Roll It! Read It! Game Cards
Mathematics
Let us look at some July mathematics activities and centers that you could use with your students. These activities suit lower elementary students and may also be appropriate for special education students, based on their skill level. Try one of these math activities with your students!
Mathematics Activities
- Addition & Subtraction Classroom Books: How Many Fireworks; How Many Tents
- Themed Student Booklets: I See Oceans
- Themed Worksheets: 4th of July Graphing; S’more Subtraction; Ocean Missing Numbers; Whales Word Problems
Mathematics Centers
- S’more Greater Than, Less Than, & Equal to Clip Game
- July Roll It! Read It! Math Fact Game Cards
- Ocean & 4th of July Addition & Subtraction Match Game
- July Roll & Bump Game Cards
Science
These July themed units of study are great to do investigations in science or STEM. There are several activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in this area of study.
Science (STEM) Activities
- July 4th STEM Activity: Mae Fireworks
- Camping STEM Activity: Design a Ten
- Ocean STEM Activity: Ocean in a Bottle
- Ocean STEM Activity: Make a Sailboat
- Whale STEM Activity: How Do Whales Eat?
Social Studies
Encourage discovery and explore these July Social Studies activities and centers for your students. Have students analyze and use critical thinking to uncover historical events and current issues. These activities and centers can lead to discussion which could lead to interaction and foster creative thinking.
Social Studies Activities
- Themed Classroom Books: On the 4th of July; Going Camping; In the Ocean; Whales Can
- Themed Student Booklets: All About the 4th of July; Going Camping; Whale Facts
- Themed Venn Diagrams: 4th of July vs Your Birthday; Camping vs Home; Ocean Animals; Whales
- Themed Worksheets: The 4th of July Story; Camping & Home Picture Sort; Ocean Animals Map Grid; Whale Report
Social Studies Centers
- 4th of July Symbols Match Game Cards
Technology
With the use of technology your students can connect to each of the July themed units. The use of technology allows students another mode of learning important grade level skills. These Google slides allow students to independently enhance and improve their learning.
Technology: Google Slides
- Ocean Build a Word Google Slides
- 4th of July Counting: How Many Stars? Google Slides
Art
Who does not love to see beautiful art projects? The July thematic units encourage curiosity and engagement through art. These activities connect students with specific learning aspects of each unit and can convey a sense of growth as a result of these units of study.
Art Activities
- Star Man
- Campfire
- S’mores Paper Plate
- Ocean Animals Mobile
- Whale Paper Plate
In summary, there are many learning connections from 4th of July to Whales First Grade July Cross-Curricular units of study. You and your children can explore the units with so many cross-curricular activities which will highlight the importance of the skills students are learning. Happy July!
