Civics & Economics
Unit 1 (Citizenship)
Lesson 1 (Immigration – History & Controversy)
Important Concepts: Government systems, structure, function, democracy, government, citizenship.
NC Essential Standards: CE.C&G. 1.4, 2.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
Essential Questions
1. Why is the study if Civics important for all members of American society?
2. What are the characteristics of citizenship and national identity of the United States; and what influences has immigration had on citizenship, national
identity, and American Culture?
3. What are American Values and Institutions and how have they influenced and been influenced by immigrant groups?
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Compare and contrast the concepts of America as a melting pot and as a salad?
Give examples of how immigration to the U.S. has shaped our history and cultural identity?
Explain how the 14th amendment helps define citizenship?
Identify and explain American Values and institutions and their relationship to immigration.
Directions: Use section one of chapter one and the links provided to fill out the notes.
1. Define Civics and citizenship. Where did the concept of a citizen originate. (Chapter 1 section 1 of the book)
2. In America, who is considered a citizen? List who you think is considered a citizen.
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Civics & Economics
Unit 1 (Citizenship)
Lesson 1 (Immigration – History & Controversy)
3. http://www.apsanet.org/imgtest/americancitizenship.pdf Read the article and answer the following questions: According to scholars, what are the three
competing theories and what does each focus on? How is the idea of citizenship changed overtime? How have the three theories dominated and interacted
throughout American history? Evaluate our modern discussion of immigration, how accurate and relevant are the author’s assertions (claims)? For all answers,
include textual evidence to support your answers.
Civics & Economics
Unit 1 (Citizenship)
Lesson 1 (Immigration – History & Controversy)
Why has it taken so long for all people to be fully included as citizens? Or, are all people still not fully included in this concept of citizen?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4931534.stm Article from BBC News on Melting Pot and Salad Bowl theories
Melting Pot
Salad
Civics & Economics
Unit 1 (Citizenship)
Lesson 1 (Immigration – History & Controversy)
Tomato Soup
Which theory of American Culture rings loudest of truth? How do these theories connect to the previous examination of citizenship overtime in America?
Immigration History
Civics & Economics
Unit 1 (Citizenship)
Lesson 1 (Immigration – History & Controversy)
Impact of Immigration on US Culture
What are your thoughts regarding immigration?
What are American Values and Institutions?
Civics & Economics
Unit 1 (Citizenship)
Lesson 1 (Immigration – History & Controversy)
How has immigration impacted these values and institutions; How have these values and institutions impacted immigrate groups? You may have to infer the
answer from what you have learned!
Summary: Answer the essential questions using ideas explored and developed in above document.
Civics & Economics
Unit 1 (Citizenship)
Lesson 1 (Immigration – History & Controversy)
1. Why is the study if Civics important for all members of American society?
2. What are the characteristics of citizenship and national identity of the United States; and what influences has immigration had on citizenship, national
identity, and American Culture?
3. What are American Values and Institutions and how have they influenced and been influenced by immigrant groups?