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Learning Objectives

  • Identify eligibility requirements for legal U.S. residence
  • Use citizenship criteria to distinguish those who are already citizens from those who are not
  • Describe time requirements for legal residents to become eligible to apply for citizenship
  • Correctly define immigration

Overview

Welcome to Immigration Bay. This is the first stop for people wishing to enter the United States.

In Immigration Nation, your students will identify which would-be U.S. residents are citizens or eligible for immigration. Connect newcomers to the immigration rule that applies to their situation and guide newcomers along their path to naturalization and citizenship.

Teacher Tips

The Immigration Nation Extension Pack includes activities and a mini quiz that give the game context and reinforce and assess its concepts. Extension Packs include a downloadable teacher lesson plan, assignable student handout, and instructive Google Slides. Google Slides can be used on projectors or interactive whiteboards.

Multilingual and English learners (ELs/MLs) and Spanish-speaking students: This game offers a decision-support tool, an English voiceover, a contextualized glossary, and a Spanish-language version.

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