Curated OER
Valuing Life
Students hear the story, "The Old Man of the Tree. They review story details and answer a set of questions as a class. Students learn the song, "There is Beauty" then reinact the story, "The Old Man of the Tree," and work in small...
Curated OER
Accepting And Learning From Mistakes
Students examine a quote by Oliver Goldsmith to determine its meaning as it relates learning life lessons. They read a play before answering comprehension questions and determining the values that are presented in the dialogue. Next they...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Becoming a u.s. Citizen
Provides the steps involved in the process of becoming a citizen of the United States.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Citizenship: It All Starts Here!
Examines what citizenship is, the difference between a citizen by birth and a naturalized one, and the process for becoming a naturalized citizenship. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Applying for Citizenship: The Court Hearing
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students. This site presents a description of the court hearing step in the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen. Links to related sites are available.
Other
Us Citizenship: u.s. Immigration Made Easy
Gives up-to-date information on immigration. Guides you through the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen, allows you to take a practice test, find out the cost, and even file your application online.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Civics: Citizenship
Provides basic information on becoming a citizen. Learn about the naturalization process, citizen rights and responsibilities, and volunteer projects.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Applying for Citizenship: The Naturalization Examination
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students. This site presents a description of the Naturalization Examination in the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen. Links to related sites are available.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Citizenship: Becoming a u.s. Citizen
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students. This site presents a description of the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Links to related sites are available.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Civil Liberties and Due Process
Learning packet was created to provide students with an understanding of the civil liberties a United States citizen is entitled to without interference from government.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Citizenship: The Oath of Citizenship
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students. This site presents an excerpt of the oath of citizenship step in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Links to related sites are available.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Requirements for Citizenship
Overview of requirements for citizenship in the United States and the naturalization process for becoming a U.S. citizen.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Citizens' Groups and Lobbies
Overview of the role of political action committees (PAC), interest groups, and lobbies in the forming of public agenda and political processes.
US Department of Education
Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen [Pdf]
Helping a child become responsible isn't always an easy process. This comprehensive site is directed towards parents (and can be easily adapted for educators) who would like to teach their children to become responsible citizens.
Other
Lesson Title: Active Citizenship [Pdf]
The City of Saskatoon offers a lesson plan to give students opportunities to be active citizens politically and socially.
Other
Elk Grove Unified School District: Digital Citizenship: Digital Footprint
A digital footprint is all of the information online about a person either posted by that person or others, intentionally or unintentionally. Filling out a form, leaving a blog comment, updating your status, checking into a location,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: How Do Citizens Make Government Work?
This five-session unit will provide hands-on opportunities for learners to explore local, state and national governments. In the process, students will use technology and print media to learn about the leaders of each level of government...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Becoming an American
Through primary source documents, learn about the opportunities and pressures immigrants have confronted to "become American," from cultural and educational programs like English language classes and social events to formal citizenship...
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Fourteenth Amendment
Presents the Fourteenth Amendment - Rights Guaranteed Privileges and Immunities of Citizenship, Due Process and Equal Protection. Includes a lengthy list of annotations to the Amendment.
Other
Immigration Law Portal: Immigration Forms
This section of the immigration law publisher's site offers downloadable copies of immigration forms, some of which are fillable pdf and some of which are available in different languages. While the site offers no discussion of the...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Darfur's Peace Process
This site gives insight into and a review of the ongoing tragedy in Darfur and the attempts to solve it. You can click on "Related Materials" to get more information.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Immigration to the United States
Great teacher resource for helping your young scholars learn about immigration and why people come to the United States. Help them understand the whole immigration process and why some immigrants may have complications. Includes a glossary.
US Government Publishing Office
U.s. Government Publishing Office: Our American Government, 2000 Edition
A popular introductory guide for American citizens and those of other countries who seek a greater understanding of our heritage of democracy. The question-and-answer format covers a broad range of topics dealing with the legislative,...
Thinkport Education
Maryland Public Television: Topston Fitness Trail [Pdf]
The city council in Topston wants to build a fitness trail in a nearby park to help its citizens become more physically fit and puts you in charge of the task. This workbook will help guide you in making the big decisions and experience...