This Who Is a Citizen? Civics & Citizenship Matching Activity is designed to pair with my Who is a Citizen? Civics & Citizenship Article & Review for American Government, but it can absolutely be used on its own! Students match cut-and-paste definitions, scenarios, and images to key concepts from U.S. citizenship: Law of Blood & Law of Soil, the Naturalization Process, and the 14th Amendment. This hands-on activity makes great vocabulary practice for middle school Civics, American History, and American Government students!
Compatible with the 2023-2024 Florida State Standards for Middle School Civics:
- Standard 2 SS.7.CG.2: Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government and the political system.
- SS.7.CG.2.1: Define the term “citizen,” and identify the constitutional means of becoming a United States citizen.
Included in this resource:
✯ This is 2-page cut & paste matching activity asks the students to match definitions, images, and hypothetical scenarios to the following key terms and concepts concerning Natural-born and Naturalized Citizenship:
- Law of Blood
- Law of Soil
- The 14th Amendment
- The Naturalization Process
Sample Scenarios:
- It is 1868, and John is African American and a former slave. Despite being born in this country, he was never considered a citizen or given the right to vote — until now. (14th Amendment)
- Kyle’s parents are originally from Ireland, but moved to America in their 20s. His mother gave birth to Kyle in a New York city hospital. Kyle is an American citizen. (Law of Soil)
3 additional pages include the images, definitions, and citizenship scenarios, two sets to a page for easy printing and distributing.
This resource is a printable, non non-editable PDF, and includes an answer key!
What teachers are saying about this resource:
“Good activity”
This is a good activity, and is as described. For my purposes, I only needed the part on citizen scenarios, but it included extra content on citizenship history.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Kristy B.
“Wonderful practice”
Wonderful practice with definition, examples, and pictures to match! Perfect!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Susan H.
“Great”
Great resource
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Vicki S.
Other Happy Teacher Resources you might enjoy:
✩ Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics & American Government | Quarter One
✩ Who is a Citizen? Civics & Citizenship Article & Review for American Government
✩ Becoming A United States Citizen Blog & Video Response | Civics & Citizenship
Become a happy teacher — join the email list!
Never miss a new product or a sale by signing up for an email subscription! I send monthly emails recapping new products, updates, and upcoming sales.
You can also follow Happy Teacher Resources on social media: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
