Episode 1 of 7 · U.S. Citizenship 101
U.S. Citizenship
Grades 6th+
Government · History · Government — American Government · History — American History · Captions
About This Video
What should everyone know about U.S. citizenship? In this episode, Selina Lewis explains what it means to be a U.S. citizen. You’ll learn about the Voting Rights Act to combat racism and the Basic Naturalization Act. You’ll also learn why learning civics is essential not only to the naturalization process but also for all U.S. citizens to know and understand.
Standards Met in Ohio
- AMG.9-12.15.lp.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thDefine civil rights as rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. Civil rights include the right to vote and other opportunities for civic participation.
- AMG.9-12.9.lp.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thAssociate specific amendments with the extension of rights to all African-Americans (Reconstruction Amendments: 13th Amendment - prohibited slavery, 14th Amendment - citizenship and protection for all persons, 15th Amendment - voting rights).
- AMH.9-12.26.lp.dGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thDefine civil rights as rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. Civil rights include the right to vote and other opportunities for civic participation.
- SS.7.17.lp.fGrades 7thIdentify the role of a citizen in a democracy.