The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception located in Washington, D.C., honors Mary, the mother of Jesus, as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the United States and celebrates the diversity of the American Catholicism. (take a virtual tour)
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is usually celebrated on December 8th.
As a Roman Catholic, I am proud to share my religious and cultural heritage that informs my work as an ESL/Citizenship teacher. I also want to honor my Catholic brothers and sisters working tirelessly for justice on behalf on the immigrant community.
USCIS 100:10. What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Get ready for Bill of Rights Day on Dec 15! Use these dialogues to extend EL Civics instruction, learn
about the Bill of Rights (and UDHR), and introduce KYR resources.
Introduce your students to the multifaceted life of Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers and a true innovator. This video from PBS LearningMedia explores Franklin’s contributions as a politician, his pivotal role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, and his numerous inventions that shaped the nation’s development. More at PBS Learning Lab
USCIS 128:85. Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/amrevpbs | THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Premieres Sunday, November 16 at 8/7c.
Dec 2, 1823: In a State of the Union message, U.S. President James Monroe proclaims American neutrality in future European conflicts, and warns European powers not to interfere in the Americas.
The Monroe Doctrine was an early U.S. foreign policy that tried to stop European nations from getting involved in the Western Hemisphere. President James Monroe explained this policy in 1823, during a time when world powers were changing. This lesson explains what a doctrine is and how the Monroe Doctrine became an important part of U.S. foreign policy.
When many Latin American countries won independence from Spain and Portugal, the United States worried that other European countries might try to take control again. Monroe worked with his Secretary of State and then announced in a speech that the Americas were no longer open to colonization. Why was this seen as a strong statement of independence? And how did the Doctrine affect old and new relationships between nations? Learn more in this video.
Rosa Parks Day is a U.S observance that celebrates the famous civil rights leader Rosa Parks. In different parts of the United States, this day is celebrated on different days. In some areas, its celebrated on December 1, the day in 1955she refused to give up her seat on bus, kicking off the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In other places, its celebrated on Rosa Park’s birthday—which is February 4th. No matter what day it’s observed, however, it’s a good day to learn about the civil rights movement or to take part in activities that support the civil rights movement.
12. What is the “rule of law”? 42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? 55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? 84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination? 48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. 37. What does the judicial branch do? 23. Name your U.S. Representative.
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