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.
Contents
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?
