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Examine the History of U.S. Immigration Lesson PlanExamine the History of U.S. Immigration Lesson Plan
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6th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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2006
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Examine the History of U.S. Immigration

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Students investigate the history of immigration in the U.S. and the current debate over illegal immigration. In small groups, they conduct Internet research on an assigned time period, analyze political cartoons, and discuss themes in U.S. immigration.

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illegal immigrants, immigration, immigration reform, temporary worker program, social studies

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