Many of us read our history books and take each word as truth. Show learners that history can easily be altered depending on who writes it. Your class will watch a series of videos, read a first person testimony, and discuss the...

Students investigate the colonial era and the crafts practiced in each of the trades as an expression of the interdependence the colonists had on each other. The impact of emigration from an American colonial town is experienced as...

Learners review census data to correlate to emigration in Kansas. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students analyze a painting and create definitions for emigration and discuss why people emigrate. Learners read and analyze 1855 census...

In this population worksheet, students will determine if 12 statements about demographic trends, including the effects of birth and death rates on populations, are true or not. Then students will match 6 population growth vocabulary...

Students research data on African-American emigration, place the data in a chart and create a human movement map. They also create another map using research on current immigration information.

Students examine events the lead people to emigrate. In this Irish Potato Famine lesson, students research primary and secondary sources regarding the Irish Potato Famine and collaborate to create a classroom mural depicting the famine...

Students research and discuss the reasons why early settlers emigrated to Kansas. They, in groups, analyze census district reports from the 1850's and then identify the advantages and disadvantages of using this information as research.

Students read and discuss a narrative exploring how immigrants retain their own cultures or assimilate into the host country. They examine the emigrant's experience in Liberia and write a position paper.

Students have the opportunity to examine the phenomenon and to analyze the arguments supporting the migration of African Americans to other countries in the search for equality. They simulate roles in a panel discussion on the topic.

Students research contemporary immigrations of Africans to the United States. They study their community's immigration facts, and develop an information guide for African immigrants.

Young scholars read and discuss a narrative about emigration. They examine the reasons why emigrants leave their home land, where they went and the result of their journey. They create a timeline of related migrations of emigrants to...

Students read and discuss a narrative on why African Americans supported emigration to the United States. In groups, they research the motivations of the ACS and hold a debate on whether the ACS promoted segregation or if they worked to...

Students read and discuss given information about Chinese emigration, and compete a set of relate comprehension questions. Students discuss the concept of an interview, then complete an associated interview worksheet, sharing information...

In this natural selection learning exercise, students summarize Darwin's theory of evolution, describe how emigration and immigration varies a population, and explain the importance of the Hardy-Weinberg law. This learning exercise has 7...

Middle schoolers review the writings of John Lawson. Using his writings, they read comments about them to determine how his writings might have affected emigration to America. They answer discussion questions and share their answers...

Students review John Lawson's writings to discover the impact they had on emigration to America. Using the writings, they analyze the influence of them and review the early settlement of the colonies. They write their own essay sharing...

Students research the primary causes of emigration and examine the affects of immigration on a country. They conduct research either individually or as a group and prepare a written report or dramatic presentation of their findings.

Students determine the difference between immigration and emigration. They read and listen to books about emigration westward during the Gold Rush years. They examine life in Gold Rush towns while determining why gold is so valuable....

Students compare racism today to racism that existed during the nineteenth century. As a field research project, students individually keep track of examples of racism, biases, and stereotypes illustrated throughout the US media over a...

Students discuss reasons why African Americans may have wanted to emigrate from the United States followig the Civil War. They complete a Venn diagram noting the differences between proposals by Marcus Garvey and Henry McNeal Turner.

Students explore emigrants deciding to leave the United States and the events that lead to their decisions.

Students, in teams, put together a proposal explaining the pros and cons of their destination for free people leaving the United States. They vote on which location the group emigrate to OR whether the group should remain in the United...

Students explore Chinese emigration and answer comprehension questions from the reading; students conduct interview with someone who has immigrated to the United States.

Students analyze primary documents to determine whether the author is pro- or anti-emigration. They outline reasons for or against immigration to Illinois during the early 19th century.