Lesson Plan
Curated OER

In the Melting Pot

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students work in small groups, each group examining a different aspect of the immigration process (such as visas, work permits, and citizenship exams) or of illegal immigration (such as deportation), to better explain the immigration...
Activity
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Pier 21: Immigration Process

For Students 9th - 10th
This highly informative game is designed to teach students about the Canadian immigration process during the period from 1928 - 1971. The student takes on a role of a character arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax. Questions must be answered...
Website
Other

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21: The Ken Elliott Collection

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Get a glimpse of the excitement and emotion, captured in pictures, as hundreds of new Canadians arrive at Pier 21 in 1965.
Article
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Scams Against Immigrants

For Students 9th - 10th
Article delves into scams that target immigrants and the immigration process.
Handout
Other

Canada's Immigration Museum: Fun Facts: Pier 21

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that one in five Canadians have a connection to Pier 21? This is just one of the nine interesting facts you will learn about this important part of the Canadian immigrant experience.