Citizenship & Immigration Program



Links to Citizenship Videos

TAKING THE TEST



- This is more realistic than the USCIS video.



- This one has a person who is more confident with their English skills…shows different questions.



- This one shows a man being interviewed with different questions than the other videos.

100 questions



- This site can be used by student independently or with a teacher in class.

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TAKING THE OATH



- new citizens sharing their experience.

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NEW CITIZENS





- these videos were done by the US National Museum of American History and are interviews with new citizens who discusses the process.

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PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY



- The US Constitution – High intermediate to high English learners



- The Bill of Rights - High intermediate to high English learners



- Bill of Rights – videos on each amendment – Intermediate to high English learners



- Civic Duties – video in which everyday people share what this means – Low intermediate (with scaffolding) to high English learners

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- various videos that could be used for different aspects of Constitutional Democracy. Intermediate to high level learners. Lower level with scaffolding.

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AMERICAN HISTORY

Have fun with History -



- this site has many videos (long/short) that can be used as a resource when teaching US history to citizenship clients. Something for all English Learners

Public Broadcasting Service -



- PBS has various videos on US history. Some are long, but could be shown in part.

America, the story of Us -

- this is a library of videos on various points and events in US history. Intermediate to high level English learners.

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- various films on American history. Intermediate to high level English learners.

Constitution Hall Pass -



- various films on the Constitution, democracy and history of US. Intermediate to high level English learners.

A Promise of Freedom -



- USCIS film for immigrants. Low intermediate to high level English learners.

- Colonial Period



- Pilgrims – life before Thanksgiving, no words, music in the background. Good for low level English learners.



- Plymouth Colony: "The Pilgrims" 1955 Encyclopedia Britannica Film. Old fashioned, but shows the Pilgrims beginning in England. High level English learners.



- Virtual Field trip to Plimoth Plantation. Filmed recently (2012) so gives a more realistic view of Thanksgiving from all sides. High level English learners, but low level could get something from this with scaffolding.

- First Americans/Native Americans



- gives an idea of how First Peoples came to the Americas, also lists various nations.

High intermediate to high level English learners



- well done video – Lower (with scaffolding) to high level English learners



- old footage, some information may not be exactly correct (now), but gives good idea of what some Native Americans were like, however, written from the conquerors viewpoint – Europeans are shown as being benevolent. Intermediate to high level English learners.

- 1800’s

Have -



- various films about people and history of the 1800’s in the US. Some OK for Low Level with scaffolding to High Level English Learners.

- Recent History (1900-2000’s)

PBS –



- various films on recent American History. High Intermediate to High Level English Learners.

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- many videos on US History. Mostly Intermediate to High Level English Learners.

- People in History - mini bio



- Martin Luther King – quick but good visuals. Intermediate to high level English learners.

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AMERICAN GEOGRAPHY

National Geographic –



- This site offers pictures, maps and videos to help citizenship clients grasp the geography of the US. All levels of English Learners

- Regions of US



- discusses the regions of the US. Intermediate to high level English Learners.

SYMBOLS OF THE UNITED STATES



- discusses all the symbols, the pledge of allegiance and Star Spangled Banner.

Low to high level English learners.

American Flag –



- history of the flag. High intermediate to High Level English Learners.

Statue of Liberty –



- virtual tour of the Statue. Low level with scaffolding to High Level English Learners.

Statue of Liberty –



- meaning of the Statue and what is Liberty. Intermediate and High Level Learners.

Star Spangled Banner –



- From the History Detectives on PBS – give some history of how it became the National Anthem. High Intermediate and High Level Learners.

AMERICAN HOLIDAYS

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- various videos on the holidays – Something for all levels of Learners.

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