This lesson is about important events and people that were part of the beginning of the United States, such as George Washington, the writing of the Declaration of Independence, and the War of Independence. Students will learn about George Washington as a symbol of American independence and freedom.

This Teacher Guide identifies the Civics Test questions covered in the theme, Establishing Independence. It also provides the instructional steps to familiarize teachers with the elements and navigation of the Preparing for the Oath - Establishing Independence student interactive so that they can be comfortable presenting it to their class.

In this resource, students can learn about the basic information about government citizenship. The ten questions included in this segment cover topics such as federalism, the Constitution, and checks and balances. This site was designed with the needs of recent immigrants in mind. It is written at a “low-intermediate” ESL level.

This Teacher Guide identifies the Civics Test questions covered in the theme, Government Basics. It also provides the instructional steps to familiarize teachers with the elements and navigation of the Preparing for the Oath - Government Basics student interactive so that they can be comfortable presenting it to their class.

In this resource, students can explore the civic responsibilities of Americans through short videos, mini-activities, and practice questions in this segment of Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship. The four questions included in this segment cover taxes, selective service, jury duty, and the Naturalization Oath. This site was designed with the needs of recent immigrants in mind. It is written at a “low-intermediate” ESL level.

This lesson is about the responsibilities of United States citizens. Students will also analyze the Naturalization Oath.

This Teacher Guide identifies the Civics Test questions covered in the theme, Responsibilities. It also provides the instructional steps to familiarize teachers with the elements and navigation of the Preparing for the Oath - Responsibilities student interactive so that they can be comfortable presenting it to their class.

In this resource, students can learn more about the rights of Americans through short videos, mini-activities, and practice questions in this segment of Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship. The nine questions included in this segment cover topics such as freedoms in the Constitution, the Civil Rights Movement, and rights to participate in government. This site was designed with the needs of recent immigrants in mind. It is written at a “low-intermediate” ESL level.

This Teacher Guide identifies the Civics Test questions covered in the theme, Rights. It also provides the instructional steps to familiarize teachers with the elements and navigation of the Preparing for the Oath - Rights student interactive so that they can be comfortable presenting it to their class.

The Declaration of Independence was just the beginning. The colonists kept this document in mind as they fought for independence and created their own government. This Declaration has inspired, and continues to inspire, the promise of freedom around the world.

This bookmark prompts students to connect the importance of reading with their freedoms outlined in the Constitution of the United States. Students research Booker T. Washington and describe the characteristics they share with him that make them a leader.

In this activity, students use facts about the Bill of Rights to start a change by writing a petition.