US Citizenship and Civics Education Resources

 

Listed below are nonprofit and government organizations that promote US Citizenship and Civics Education.

American English - provides resources for teaching and learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), exploring American culture, holidays, songs, and encouraging conversation within the global EFL community.

Civics Education Initiative - Describes the movement and which states have passed laws. It has short quizzes for students to take.

Center for Civics Education The Center for Civic Education (Joe Foss Institute) helps students develop (1) an increased understanding of the institutions of constitutional democracy and the fundamental principles and values upon which they are founded, (2) the skills necessary to participate as competent and responsible citizens, and (3) the willingness to use democratic procedures for making decisions and managing conflict.


Civics Education Initiative - Describes the movement and which states have passed laws. It has short quizzes for students to take.

EL Civics for ESL Students - This website has Civics lessons, ESL lessons, life skills, Famous Americans, Worksheets, Holiday, and information about the 50 states for free. Information covers questions on the U.S. Citizenship Test.

Adult Literacy and Civics - United States Department of Education: Focuses on workplace literacy, English language acquisition, and civics education. Go to this website to learn more about EL Civics programs and funding for Adult Education. 

USCIS U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - This is the official U.S. government website for citizenship information. It includes forms, learning material, and links to important resources. Teachers will want to take advantage of the Education and Resources section. It has downloadable Civics Flashcards and a list of sample U.S. history and government questions for naturalization test preparation. Their materials can be used in any classroom to help students learn about American history and government.

U.S. Citizen Podcast - has videos and lessons covering the interviews, US citizenship test, and wearing-in ceremonies.