Tramline
My America Field Trip
Have fun learning about what it means to be "American." At this site discover all the privileges you have being an American citizen. There is also a complete list of teacher resource links.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Citizenship: Communicating in Communities
You will discover many opportunities to enrich your own life and to appreciate your differences from other members of a community as you improve your ability to communicate. You, your family, and your friends can become good citizens and...
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Citizenship
Are you a good citizen? Take the self-evaluation quiz at this website and find out. Also, learn how being a good citizen helps you not only to build good character but also to make good decisions in your community.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: The Six Pillars of Character: Citizenship
How can you be a good citizen? Discuss this questions and others with the help of writing prompts and activity ideas at this website. The material provided teaches children that "Good citizens do their part to make their community a good...
Other
Diversity Alliance for a Sustainable America
This group seeks to stabilize the population growth in America by limiting immigration. They present their platform and possible solutions.
Read Works
Read Works: Who Is a Good Citizen at School?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks informational text explains how a student can be a good citizen at school. A question sheet with pictures is available to help young students build skills in reading comprehension.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Flower Beds
Learn how to provide appropriate flowering plants to increase diversity in an environment.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Annotation 36: Naturalization and Citizenship
This resource summarizes the meanings of the words naturalization and citizenship, using excerpts and references from the U.S. Constitution, and explains the power held by the U.S. Congress in granting citizenship.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Becoming a Voter
In this lesson, students apply their state's requirements for registering to vote. Students learn when and how to register, how to complete a voter registration form, and when and how to reregister.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Citizenship: Attitudes/actions of Responsible Citizenship
Understanding how your values and attitudes influence your views as a citizen can be difficult. This activity will help you become aware of your actions, attitudes, beliefs, and values maybe for the first time. So be prepared to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: So You Think You Are a Citizen?
Students will learn about the status of citizenship in the United States. Using a graphic organizer and interactive game, students will decide what it means to be a citizen and how can citizenship be obtained.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Your America: Democracy's Local Heroes: Student Guide
Investigate the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship focusing on examples of citizens who took action to effect positive changes. Explore ways in which students can become involved in their communities.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 2: Elections
In this instructional task, 2nd graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which explain the election process and the role a citizen plays in elections.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Citizenship
A collection of discussion questions and activities about the rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Southwest Asian Governments
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will describe the different political structures of the Middle East, explain the basic structure of the national governments in Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Naturalization
What is naturalization? Describes the requirements and application process needed for one to become a citizen of the United States if not acquired at birth.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Citizenship
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces children to what a citizen is and the traits a good citizen displays. Students brainstorm ideas on the topic then check by watching a video. Students then help complete a...
SMART Technologies
Smart: Rights and Responsibilities on Special Days
This presentation helps students think about their daily lives and what right and responsibilities occur. An interactive discussion begins the lesson followed by a game of dominoes so small groups of students can all take part.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Communities Assessment
This is an assessment for what community is and what is required to be a community, community rules, types of democracy, and types of communities.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: What Is Citizenship?
Being a citizen comes with rules you must follow and responsibilities towards other members of your community and country. Learn what it takes to become a U.S. citizen, what behaviors are expected of you, what civil disobedience is, and...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Citizenship?
Learn the difference between nationality and citizenship and the characteristics of a good citizen.