Classroom Resource

Immigration Nation

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

Overview

This is a free interactive game from iCivics. In this game, students help guide newcomers to America along their path to becoming citizens. This game can be used during a lesson on immigration and citizenship or after as an assessment.

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Content Standards

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 7 - 7th Grade: Civics

SS10.7C.10
Describe individual and civic responsibilities of citizens of the United States.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

responsibilities
duties
rights
privileges
citizen
alien
immigrants
naturalization
character

Knowledge

Students know:

The distinction between right, duties and responsibilities. There is a way for immigrants to become a citizen.

Skills

Students are able to:

Cite primary source documents to provide evidence that an idea is a right guaranteed to citizens.

Understanding

Students understand that:

There are rights, duties, responsibilities, and privileges of U.S. citizenship.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://www.icivics.org/node/4474/resource?referer=curriculum/play/all&page_tit…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

iCivics

Accessibility

Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles

Graphics: includes alt tags or long descriptions

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.icivics.org/terms-use

Comments or Notes

iCivics is a free resource. Teachers need to register for an account to access additional materials and resources. They may also create a class and student accounts to assign materials to students. This game contains an option for English or Spanish language. It is aligned with WIDA standards.

Approved Date

2020-03-31

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type