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Current funding for the Gi21 program ended on September 30, 2008 and the information found in the program modules is up-to-date as of December 31, 2008.  To facilitate use of the modules from now till the future continuation of the program, new documents can be posted from each module and sub-module main pages and the community discussions are open.  However the main module pages and documents will not be updated.  If you have any questions, please contact Kirsten Clark.

This subsection of the Kids Stuff module covers citizenship, immigration, and civic duty resources for kids and teens.  It includes information on U.S. citizenship rights and responsibilities, the history of immigration, and civic duties and responsibilities.

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Key Resources

  • FREE, Immigration and Migration
    Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)
    http://free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=121&toplvl=174
    Teaching and learning resources from federal agencies on immigration and migration throughout U.S. history. Includes map collections.

  • Immigration: The Changing Face of America
    American Memory, Library of Congress
    http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/immig/
    This presentation introduces students and teachers to immigration. It includes vocabulary games on languages and dialects, a potluck recipe book, interviews with today's immigrants, and other learning resources on immigration.

  • Kids Next Door
    U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
    http://www.hud.gov/kids/
    This eclectic site includes information on where kids can volunteer and helping the homeless. Interactive games, such as a scavenger hunt, helps kids learn about their community, local government, and services available in their town.

Resource Exercises

  • Who wants to be a Naturalized Citizen?
    Government Information in the 21st Century: Citizenship & Immigration Module
    Based on the TV show, "Who wants to be a Millionaire," use this fun and interactive game to find out how much you know about the United States. Would you be able to become a Naturalized Citizen?

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