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Days until Independence Day

A big countdown to Independence Day in the United States, July 4, for the classroom projector. Worked out for you from today's date.

Counting…

Counting down in this computer's time zone. Count to a different date.

How to use it

  1. The countdown is already set to Independence Day and shows the days from today. Nothing to type.
  2. Press F to fill the screen for the projector. It updates itself at midnight.
  3. To count to a different date, such as the last day of school, use the countdown page and pick your own.

Ideas for class

  • Show it near the end of the school year with other end-of-year countdowns.
  • Use it for a simple subtraction problem on the board each Monday.
  • Make a summer reading plan with a mid-point check on the date.
  • Graph the days left from the first day of the countdown to the last.
  • Ask students how many weeks are in the number and what that leaves over.
  • Pair it with a lesson on a calendar with months and seasons.

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Questions

What date is Independence Day?

In the United States, Independence Day is July 4 every year. This page counts to the next July 4 on or after today.

Is this the last day of school?

No. School end dates differ everywhere. Use the last day of school page and type your own.

Does it work for summer break?

Use the summer break page and enter your school's first day off.

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