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Joe Foss Institute: u.s. Citizenship Civics Test
Take a shot at the standard exam expected of those who apply for U.S. Citizenship. Many who come from other countries study hard for this test and do well, but trials have shown that many U.S. natives have a hard time answering the...
Scholastic
Scholastic: What Is the Definition of Citizenship?
A brief, easy to read definition of citizenship, with links to closely related subjects like how to become a citizen, the definition of naturalization, the Constitution on citizenship, and the history of citizenship in the United States.
iCivics
I Civics: Teachers
Standards-aligned civics resources including lesosn plans, games, DBQ activities, web-based excercises, and much more.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Voting! What?s It All About?
Contains plans for an eight-lesson cross-curricular unit that uses the history of voting to teach reading and research skills. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons...
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Dirksen Center: Why Is It Important to Vote?
A basic right in a democracy. We know we should vote, but does our vote mean anything? Good answers to some good questions. This site provides many classroom resources.
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.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Rights of Citizens
What are the rights of citizens of the U.S.? Solid information provided at this site from a government source. Click on "The Right to Vote" and "The Bill of Rights" to find out more.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Responsibilities of Citizens
Citizens have certain responsibilities. Find out what they are!
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Citizenship
This page gives background information on what a citizen is, and how people living in the United States become citizens.
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.
IQ Site
Iq Study Activities: Grade 2 Social Studies: Citizenship
A set of fifty multiple-choice questions that assess students' understanding of citizenship.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Preparing for the Oath: u.s. History and Civics for Citizenship
This site from the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution, is a great site for citizens and those learning to become citizens alike. Review the fifteen themes that deal with U.S. history and civics,...
Daily Teaching Tools
Daily Teaching Tools: I Civics Attributes
This Daily Teaching Tools resource explains the attributes associated with the free educational game designed by Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics. Teachers can use this resource to assess understanding of the American government and...
National Geographic
National Geographic: The Limits of Citizenship in the Roman Empire
This lesson focuses on the roles citizens had during the Roman Empire through fictional biographies.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: Citizen Leadership in the Young Republic
Lesson on citizen leadership explores the point of view of John Adams on essential qualities of leadership and a new nation. Lesson content includes background, text analysis and Close Reading questions, vocabularyand teacher's notes....
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Government: Civil Liberties and Responsibilities
Georgia Virtual Learning module on civic responsibility in the U.S. offers mult-media resources.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Building Democracy: Every New Generation
Activity in which students read and write about whether or not today's generation of youth are prepared for the leaderhip and citizenship roles of tomorrow. Students will evaluate the role of schools and recommend approach to civic...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Civics: Government, Citizenship and Elections
Website sporting three topics main topics in Civics, Government, Citizenship and Elections from which students can explore information through subtopics within each one. With links to primary resources and other related material.
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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.
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.
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Do something.org
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something, young people are asked what they want to do to make...
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Civics Online: (Re)envisioning the Democratic Community
Civics Online offers teachers, students, and parents many excellent resources to enhance the learning of civics in the classroom and at home.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Excellent site offered from the Constitutional Rights Foundation and dedicated to "educating tomorrow's citizens." Many great links and activities are available.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Citizenship: Making Government Work
This unit on citizenship introduces the question "What is government?" from a philosophical perspective, and delves into the meaning of government, how it works, etc. through a Video on Demand, assignments, and critical thinking and more.