Passport to U.S. Citizenship: Naturalization Process Scenarios for Civics

In this Passport to Citizenship Scenarios activity, students will show their understanding of the United States citizenship and naturalization process by determining whether seven applicants are eligible for United States citizenship. This two-sided worksheet provides seven different scenarios, and students must determine whether each candidate meets the requirements for naturalization. Perfect for middle school students studying Civics, American Government, or American History!

This resource is compatible with the Florida State Standard for Middle School Civics:

• SS.7.CG.2.1: Define the term “citizen,” and explain the constitutional means of becoming a U.S. citizen.

✯ This two-page worksheet includes seven scenarios of people seeking naturalization through the United States citizenship process. 

• Sample Scenario: Hey! My name is Ryan. I was born in Spain, but after college, I got a job working as a chemist in Orlando, Florida. I’ve lived in Florida for three years now, on a work visa. I’m ready to become a full-fledged citizen! Answer: No! Ryan has only lived in America for three years, and to become a Naturalized citizen, you must have lived in the country for five years. 

✯ Students will review:

• The residency requirement (5 years) for citizenship
• What “good moral character” means
• Whether a character is already a citizen based on Law of Soil
• The age requirement (18 years) for citizenship

This non-editable, printable PDF resource makes a fun, visually-engaging practice assignment to reinforce the requirements of the Naturalization Process. Answer key included! A digital version is also available through TPT Easel! Assign directly to your Google Classroom or share with students via a link!

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