โ€น Teacher launch ยท July 4th Breakouts
Critical Thinking Breakout ยท Grades 3โ€“5

Fireworks Over the Harbor

It's the Fourth of July! Families are getting ready to celebrate. But WHY do Americans celebrate on this day, and how? Read the clues, then crack all four locks โ€” using only what the clues prove.

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๐ŸŽ† Mission Brief

Why we celebrate the Fourth

Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the country's independence with parades, cookouts, and fireworks. But the celebration has a reason behind it that goes back to 1776. Open each clue, then solve the locks. A careful thinker only claims what the clues actually show.

๐Ÿ” The Clues

Tap each clue to read it. (You can reopen them anytime.)

๐Ÿ”’ The Locks

Solve each lock using the clues above.

FIREWORKS READY โœ“

You did it, celebration captain!

You figured out how and why we celebrate the Fourth using only what the clues proved โ€” no wild guesses. That's exactly how careful thinkers work.