Citizenship and Participation

Are there things in your community you would like to change? You can! As a citizen you have both the right and the responsibility to make your community better. Here, you'll learn more about what it means to be a citizen and where those rights and responsibilities come from. Also, Citizenship and Participation should get you thinking about how YOU can make a difference! 


Lesson Plans Games Web Quests
Activate Activate Do you have a great idea about how to make positive change in your community? In Activate, you campaign for an issue of your choice.
Cast Your Vote Cast Your Vote What issues do you want to ask candidates about? In Cast Your Vote, you choose the questions in a debate, rate their responses, and vote for the candidate of your choice.
Responsibility Launcher Responsibility Launcher Have you ever wanted to knock some civic sense into someone? In Responsibility Launcher, you can ...
Immigration Nation Immigration Nation Do you know how people become citizens of the United States? In Immigration Nation, you'll find out as you guide newcomers along their path to citizenship. Good luck!
Counties Work Counties Work Do you want to make your community a better place to live? In Counties Work, you decide about the programs and services that affect everyone!
We The Jury We The Jury Have fun deciding a tough case while learning about what jurors discuss in the deliberation room.
Immigration
Immigration

This web quest will help students understand the history of immigration in the United States and define the different stages of becoming a citizen. It will also give them a chance to take the test given to those applying for citizenship. Students will also learn about current immigration issues, including amnesty and children of immigrants.

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