Deeds not Words: VOTE!
Check out uscitizenpod's resources about Alice Paul and Women's right to vote:
ps Thank you, Google!
Monday, January 11, 2016
Happy Birthday Alice Paul!
Check out uscitizenpod's resources about Alice Paul and Women's right to vote:
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Feliz Año Nuevo 2016!
USCIS: ¡Feliz Año Nuevo 2016!
Disfrute de los buenos deseos que les brindan estos ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes de EE.UU. procedentes de distintas partes del mundo. ¡Gracias a todos los que nos enviaron sus vídeos!
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Stunning Photos Capture Native Americans in Early 1900s
VOANews: All About America Blog: Stunning Photos Capture Native Americans in Early 1900sUsing photographs, film, sound recordings and text, Edward S. Curtis created a massive body of work documenting Native American culture in the early 20th century. The North American Indian project provides rare ethnographic information about more than 80 American Indian tribes from 1900 until 1930. (read more)
USCIS 100:87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
[USCIS Officers will be supplied with a list of federally recognized American Indian tribes.]
|
▪ Cherokee
▪ Navajo ▪ Sioux ▪ Chippewa ▪ Choctaw ▪ Pueblo ▪ Apache ▪ Iroquois |
▪ Creek
▪ Blackfeet ▪ Seminole ▪ Cheyenne ▪ Arawak ▪ Shawnee ▪ Mohegan ▪ Huron |
▪ Oneida
▪ Lakota ▪ Crow ▪ Teton ▪ Hopi ▪ Inuit |
Also see:
- Native American Tribes Puzzle http://goo.gl/y07umg
- U.S. Citizenship 5: American Indian Tribes http://goo.gl/gpfLg0
Friday, January 8, 2016
Thursday, January 7, 2016
New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:96-100 Integrated Civics: Symbols and Holidays
USCIS 100:96-100 Integrated Civics: Symbols and Holidays
For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.
Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.
If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:88-95 Integrated Civics: Geography
USCIS 100:88-95 Integrated Civics: Geography
For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.
Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.
If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:78-87 Recent American History & Other Important Historical Info
USCIS 100:78-87 American History: Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.
Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.
If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com
Monday, January 4, 2016
New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:71-77 American History: The 1800s
USCIS 100:71-77 American History: The 1800s
For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.
Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.
If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com
Sunday, January 3, 2016
New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:58-70 American History: Colonial Period and Independence
USCIS 100:58-70 American History: Colonial Period and Independence
For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.
Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.
If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com
Saturday, January 2, 2016
New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:48-57 Rights and Responsibilities
Get ready to become a #newUScitizen in 2016. Review USCIS 100:48-57 questions, then find the 50 keywords in our Rights and Responsibilities Puzzle.USCIS 100:48-57 Rights and Responsibilities
For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.
Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.
If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com
Friday, January 1, 2016
Happy New Year, Happy #newUScitizen, Happy New Quiz, Happy New Podcast!
New Year’s Day is a federal holiday. Many people make New Year resolutions on the first day of the year. These January 1 events will help you achieve your goal: New Year, #newUScitizen!
Watch the wh.gov video: José Andrés on Citizenship, then go to CommitToCitizenship.org and apply!
Thursday, December 31, 2015
New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:37-47 Systems of Government: The Judicial Branch and more!
USCIS 100:37-47 Systems of Government: The Judicial Branch and more!
For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.
Also, subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.
If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:15,26-36,46 Systems of Government: The Executive Branch
USCIS 100:15,26-36,46 Systems of Government: The Executive Branch
For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.
Also, subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.
If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:13-14,16-25,47 Systems of Government: The Legislative Branch
USCIS 100:13-14,16-25,47 Systems of Government: The Legislative Branch
For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.
Also, subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.
If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com
Monday, December 28, 2015
New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:01-12 Principles of American Democracy
USCIS 100:01-12 Principles of American Democracy Resources
For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.
Also, subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.
If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Wish the World a Happy New Year!
USCIS: Wish the World a Happy New Year!
Calling naturalized citizens and permanent residents!
Join us in wishing the world a Happy New Year in 2016. It’s easy to participate:
1) By Dec. 28, record a short video clip of yourself, your family or a group saying one of the following (replace “X” with your home country):
a. “Happy new year from an American from X.”
b. “Happy new year from a permanent resident from X.”
2) Post the video on YouTube or Twitter using #USCISvideo or leave the link in a comment below.
We’ll compile your clips into a single video and on Dec. 31, you’ll be part of wishing the world a happy 2016!
Saturday, December 26, 2015
A Citizenship Quiz for Christmas
Christmas is a national U.S. holiday. Christians celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus Christ. All Americans look forward to a long holiday of family, food, and fun. Here is a list of historical events which occurred on Christmas Eve (Dec 24) or Christmas Day Dec (25) plus ten Citizenship questions.
Also check out: A brief history (and puzzle) of Washington Crossing the Delaware, Christmas Night 1776 (download pdf)
 |
Friday, December 25, 2015
360 Holiday Tour at the White House
This video seems to be really blurry :(. This video, however, is made for watching with a 360 viewer. I watched it again with I watched it using a Google Cardboard viewer and this video really popped!
Check your kids Christmas presents--they may have received a Google Cardboard 360 viewer as part of a toy or movie promotion;
wh.gov: 360 Holiday Tour at the White House
WH.gov: The 2015 Holidays
This year’s theme is ‘A Timeless Tradition’. The decorations throughout the White House inspire visitors to celebrate long-held traditions while also creating new memories.
WH.gov: A Timeless Tradition: Holidays at the White House 2015 (pdf)
Download a full-color pdf of the highlights from the full holiday décor at the White House.
WH.gov on Spotify: Holidays with the Obamas and Holidays with the Bidens
SCCLD Booklist: Holidays at the White House
By: uscitizenpod
Every December, the White House is decorated for the winter holidays: the national holidays--Christmas and New Year--as well as Hannukah and Kwanzaa. Prepare for US Citizenship in the upcoming New Year in our US Citizenship Classes.
GET YOUR GOOGLE CARDBOARD
Google Cardboard brings immersive experiences to everyone in a simple and affordable way. Whether you fold your own or buy a Works with Google Cardboard certified viewer, you're just one step away from experiencing virtual reality on your smartphone.
Check your kids Christmas presents--they may have received a Google Cardboard 360 viewer as part of a toy or movie promotion;
wh.gov: 360 Holiday Tour at the White House
WH.gov: The 2015 Holidays
This year’s theme is ‘A Timeless Tradition’. The decorations throughout the White House inspire visitors to celebrate long-held traditions while also creating new memories.
WH.gov: A Timeless Tradition: Holidays at the White House 2015 (pdf)
Download a full-color pdf of the highlights from the full holiday décor at the White House.
WH.gov on Spotify: Holidays with the Obamas and Holidays with the Bidens
SCCLD Booklist: Holidays at the White House
By: uscitizenpod
Every December, the White House is decorated for the winter holidays: the national holidays--Christmas and New Year--as well as Hannukah and Kwanzaa. Prepare for US Citizenship in the upcoming New Year in our US Citizenship Classes.
GET YOUR GOOGLE CARDBOARD
Google Cardboard brings immersive experiences to everyone in a simple and affordable way. Whether you fold your own or buy a Works with Google Cardboard certified viewer, you're just one step away from experiencing virtual reality on your smartphone.
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Have a very, merry VOA Christmas!
VOA Learning English: VOA Staff Presents 'A Visit From St. Nicholas'
The American idea of Santa Claus largely comes from a poem called "A Visit from St. Nicholas". Clement Clarke Moore wrote the poem in 1822, but he did not put his name on it. Some call it the most famous poem ever written by an American. The poem is often called "'Twas the Night Before Christmas. (read) Great scenes of Washington DC and the VOA staff! We love you, VOA!
VOA Learning English: The History of Christmas in America
In the first half of the 19th century, Christmas was a very different kind of holiday than it is today. People did not have a set way of celebrating. Christmas was not even an official holiday yet.
(read) (listen)
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Holiday Displays in Washington, DC
VOA Learning English: Holiday Displays in Washington, DC
From the U.S. Botanic Garden, to Union Station to the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. lights up colorfully over the winter holidays. We take you on a walking tour of the magical seasonal sights. (read more)
Also check out VOANews: Scenic Wonderland Cheers Holiday Spirit at Botanic Garden
Holiday cheer abounds at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. It is one of the nation’s most popular public gardens, with more than 1.3 million visitors each year. During this holiday season, the living plant museum is greeting visitors with imaginative displays featuring oversized flowers, bees, birds and butterflies, all created with plant materials. VOA’s June Soh gives us a tour of the garden’s scenic wonderland. Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/scenic-wonderland-cheers-holiday-spirit-at-botanic-garden/3117124.html
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)