Immigration Nation
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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.
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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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