USICS Civics/History Lesson Plans

USCIS offers lesson plans with instructions and teaching strategies for novice and seasoned ESL instructors preparing students for U.S. citizenship. Lessons include content on American Government, American History, and Integrated Civics covered in the Civics Test as well as language needed for the reading and writing portions of the English Test. Handouts with interactive games and student-centered activities encompass all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Please also visit themed resources for classroom use and curriculum development and instructional materials. To supplement your lessons, download the Famous Americans 8.5″ x 11″ portraits and flash cards.

All material is from and on https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/teachers/lesson-plans-and-activities

 

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

George Washington lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 28, 69, 70, 93, 94, 100.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 8, 9, 61, 62, 69, 64, 71, 96, 97, 99, 100.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

Benjamin Franklin and the U.S. Constitution lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, 14, 65, 66, 67, and 68.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The Bill of Rights and Other Amendments lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 48, 50, 51, 54, and 66.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

Abraham Lincoln lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 60, 72, 74, 75, and 100.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The Civil War lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 48, 60, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, and 76.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The U.S. Wars in the 1800s lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 72, 73, 91, 98, and 100.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The U.S. History Since 1900 lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 11, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 86, and 100.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

Equality and Freedom lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 6, 77, 84, 85, and 100.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

Your Government and You lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 41, 42, 43, 44, 49, 50, 53, 55, 56, 57, and 94.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The Executive Branch lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 13, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 45, and 46.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The Legislative Branch lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 47, and 55.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The Judicial Branch lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 13, 37, 38, 39, and 40.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The American Symbols and Celebrations lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 52, 64, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 100.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

U.S. Geography lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 44, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

Thanksgiving lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 58, 59, and 87.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

Thanksgiving lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 58, 59, 64, 96, and 100.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

Thanksgiving lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test item 100.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The Early America lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 10, 58, 59, and 87.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The Establishing Independence lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 8, 9, 61, 62, 63, 64, 69, 70, and 99.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The U.S. Constitution lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 41, 42, 65, 66, 67, and 68.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The U.S. History in the 1800s lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 60, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, and 76.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The U.S. Geography lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 44, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, and 94.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The American Symbols and Celebrations lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 52, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 100.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The Executive Branch lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 13, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 45, and 46.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The Legislative Branch lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, and 47.

USICS Citizenship Lesson Plans

The Judicial Branch lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 12, 13, 37, 38, 39, 40, and 66.