Empower middle and high school students with this Know Your Rights Immigration Law Civics Lesson & Activity. This ready-to-use, teacher-friendly resource makes constitutional rights, civic awareness, and advocacy accessible and engaging.

The editable Google Slides presentation, advocacy activity, and resource sheets blend accurate legal information with student-centered activities that inspire confidence, leadership, and civic responsibility.

What’s included:

• Google Slides presentation with presenter notes + customizable template slide

• Student worksheet guiding students in an interactive, art-based advocacy activity

• Two resource sheets: community resources and a summary of rights and other key information

• Clear structure adaptable for social studies, civics, government, advisory, or counseling sessions

• Lesson that can be completed in as little as 45 minutes for a shorter class session or extended as long as two 60-minute blocks to allow for deeper discussion, reflection, and artmaking ti

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand their constitutional rights when interacting with ICE or police

• Identify what ICE is and how to recognize them

• Explore and share community resources for immigrants

• Build civic awareness and advocacy skills

• Develop the confidence to share information and lead conversations about legal rights

Unlike generic civics materials, this lesson is created by a law student and licensed clinical social worker, ensuring content that is:

• Legally accurate

• Developmentally appropriate for teens

• Trauma-informed and empowering

• Centered on student advocacy and leadership

It is perfect for:

• Middle school and high school social studies, civics, or government classes

• Advisory periods or counseling groups focused on empowerment, community, and real-world education

• Teachers, counselors, and advisors who want a ready-to-teach, interactive resource that addresses real-world issues