Educational Products for Educators and Program Administrators

USCIS has developed a variety of materials to help educators supplement classroom instruction to prepare their students for the naturalization process and English and civics test.

Program administrators can use resources found in this section to enhance adult citizenship education and English as a Second Language programs. Community, faith-based, and civic organizations, and employers that would like to help immigrants adjust to life in the United States and prepare for citizenship can also find helpful resources to support their initiatives.

Visit the Study for the Test (2008 version) page to find materials for the English and 2008 version of the civics test to use as part of your classroom resources. Many of these items can also serve as self-study tools.

Visit the Study for the Test (2020 version) page to find study materials for the 2020 version of the civics test.

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George Washington - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 136.58 KB)

George Washington lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 28, 69, 70, 93, 94, 100.

Handouts (PDF, 514.23 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 193.15 KB)

Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 586.59 KB)

Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 8, 9, 61, 62, 69, 64, 71, 96, 97, 99, 100.

Handouts (PDF, 564.44 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 434.64 KB)

Benjamin Franklin and the U.S. Constitution - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 255.79 KB)

Benjamin Franklin and the U.S. Constitution lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, 14, 65, 66, 67, and 68.

Handouts (PDF, 424.52 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 210.93 KB)

Bill of Rights and Other Amendments - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 1.28 MB)

The Bill of Rights and Other Amendments lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 48, 50, 51, 54, and 66.

Handouts (PDF, 428.45 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 507.99 KB)

Abraham Lincoln - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 593.98 KB)

Abraham Lincoln lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 60, 72, 74, 75, and 100.

Handouts (PDF, 712.71 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 384.26 KB)

Civil War - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 389.47 KB)

The Civil War lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 48, 60, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, and 76.

Handouts (PDF, 876.63 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 548.02 KB)

U.S. Wars in the 1800s - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 925.98 KB)

The U.S. Wars in the 1800s lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 72, 73, 91, 98, and 100.

Warsof1800s_handouts.pdf (PDF, 1.35 MB)

Answer key (PDF, 200.16 KB)

U.S. History Since 1900 - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 714.75 KB)

The U.S. History Since 1900 lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 11, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 86, and 100.

Handouts (PDF, 297.61 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 32.31 KB)

Equality and Freedom - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 5.35 MB)

Equality and Freedom lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 6, 77, 84, 85, and 100.

Handouts (PDF, 728.52 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 471.4 KB)

Your Government and You - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 969.8 KB)

Your Government and You lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 41, 42, 43, 44, 49, 50, 53, 55, 56, 57, and 94.

Handouts (PDF, 433.33 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 651.27 KB)