Are You Already Planning A Fourth Of July Presentation?

Are you a history teacher in your local high school or college? Are you part of an organization that presents a patriotic program for the 4th of July? Maybe you are the head librarian at your local library, or perhaps you are on a committee that plans programs for your club. No matter the scenario, if you are planning a Fourth of July presentation, good for you that you are planning early. That just means that you won't be rushing at the last minute to get speakers and other facets of the presentation. If you already know exactly what you want to present, you're all set. However, if you are still looking for ideas, from arranging for a complete United States history downloadable school presentation to having a reader's theater, here are some ideas that might help you.

Complete United States History Presentation 

Are you creating the history presentation yourself? If so, that must mean that you are very comfortable with computer graphics and other aspects of designing computer-friendly programs. Think about what you want as your background. For example, maybe you want the original thirteen-star American flag flying in the background, with the subsequent American flags phasing into the present time. Or, you could open the presentation with pictures of prominent figures of the American Revolution, people like George Washington and John Adams.

Selecting the history that you want to include in your presentation is key. Even though The United States is relatively young, especially when you compare it to a country like China, a lot has happened in the short span of time. Will you include footage of things like moon landings, wars the United States has been in, and inventions that have taken place in the United States over the years? Consider making a list of things you want to include in the United States history presentation and decide how you want to depict them. For example, if you are showing slides of desegregation, which pictures will you use?

A Reader's Theater 

Consider following the United States history presentation with a reader's theater that will touch on things that were shown previously. For example, a group of readers could depict a scene of patriots planning the Boston Tea Party event. 

Just as you made a list of things you wanted to include in the United States history presentation, think of making a list of people you want to be represented in the reader's theater. After you have completed the list, consider the individuals who would best fit each role. Make assignments early so that the readers will be comfortable during the presentation.