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A New Life, a New Home Lesson PlanA New Life, a New Home Lesson Plan
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A New Life, a New Home

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Students connect with an immigration unit through research, journal writing, digital photography, and a movie production using iMovie. By acting out the immigrant's experience, students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of their journey.

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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Technology
Video
Year
2001

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