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Lesson

Citizenship and Naturalization in the United States

Guiding question

What are the steps and requirements involved in becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization?

Duration: 40 min
Published: Jul 5, 2024

Objectives  

Students will analyze the requirements and steps involved in the U.S. naturalization process.
Students will evaluate the importance of naturalization in the American identity.

Materials

Projector or whiteboard
Markers or pens
Chart paper or online collaborative tool (like Padlet)
Link: The Basics of Naturalization
The Basics of Naturalization Graphic Organizer

Lesson Components

ActivityGraphic Organizer: Basics of Naturalization

An activity to help students analyze the requirements and steps involved in the U.S. naturalization process.

Lesson plan

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Standards

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