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PBS

From Selma to Montgomery: An Introduction to the 1965 Marches

For Students 6th - 12th
The 1965 Civil Rights marches from Selma to Montgomery and the resulting Voting Rights Act of 1965 are the focus of a social studies lesson. The resource uses film clips to inform viewers not only about the discrimination that gave rise...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Studying Punctuation is a Waste of Time

For Students 7th - 8th
In this punctuation worksheet, students, with a partner, complete a variety of six activities associated with punctuation.
PPT
Curated OER

Entertainment During the American Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What do people do for fun around here? Explore colonial period games, toys, and life with a look at entertainment during the American Revolution. Discover the games, sports, and songs that were popular during the time of the Revolution.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Career Connections

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars discover ways to use the Internet.  In this Internet lesson, students complete an online tutorial and find ways to use toolbars and navigate using a browser.  Young scholars conduct an online scavenger hunt and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Democracy in Action?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars compare and contrast democratic election processes. In this 200 presidential election instructional activity, students visit websites that allow them to compare federal American elections to British elections. Young...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Star-Spangled Banner

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore American song. In this Star Spangled Banner lesson, 2nd graders discuss what it means the meaning the lyrics of the song and the history behind the song as they participate in a classroom activity.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Out and About: The Science of Sport

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students take a closer look at sports science. In this hands-on learning lesson, students may visit the Science Museum, the Life Science Centre, or the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum online or in-person to discover details related to the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Homophones dictation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students notice their problems with a particular listening activity or even with spelling a word wrongly. They write 8 to 10 homophones and check what they have written down. They say the spelling and also the meaning and discover the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Funny Money

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars are rewarded for attendance. In this school-wide rewards lesson, students earn "dollars" for attendance and being in class on time. Young scholars use those dollars to bid on everyday items of their choice.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Quality Sampling

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore the water qualities in Texas. They evaluate the water quality of six different samples by observing and smelling them. They present a list of the cups that contained good water quality based on their observations. They...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anna's Dilemma

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read a scenerio about people who lived in Germany during Nazi rule. As a class, they discuss the situations the character finds herself in and identify her responsiblities to her family. They answer discussion questions and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sowing Seeds of Service

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use metric measuring for model and actual plan in designing a roof garden. They photograph the process, record results in a journal, and plant seedlings in small containers. Finally, 3rd graders complete an acid rain...
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Could you pass the US citizenship test? Take these quizzes to see how well you know the American history and civics required of people taking the naturalization test. The actual test is not multiple...
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Other

Us Citizenship: u.s. Immigration Made Easy

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Activity
Other

100 Questions & Answers for Us Citizenship Exam (English/haitian Creole) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice questions, in English and in Haitian Creole, on U.S. history and government for the U.S. Citizenship Exam. Includes answers.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Becoming a u.s. Citizen

For Students 6th - 8th
Provides the steps involved in the process of becoming a citizen of the United States.
Website
Other

Esl basics.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage with links to a US citizenship series that includes quizzes and videos to prepare English language learners for the naturalization test. Links are also available to videos aimed at explaining English words.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Lesson Plan:immigration 2004

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS presents a lesson plan for teachers to use to educate students on immigration to the United States which is a major issue in the election of 2004. Students can take a practice citizenship test to see if they can pass.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Applying for Citizenship: The Naturalization Examination

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Sortify: u.s. Citizenship

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of US citizenship without getting out of sorts.
Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Constitution Day: The 1965 Alabama Literacy Test

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Constitution Day provides a good opportunity to review the Constitution in a new light by looking at registration obstructions that were common in the southern states.