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This Exploring America's Diversity: Motel Garber (Beginner) interactive also includes:
- Student Activity - Beginner
- Exploring America's Diversity: Motel Garber (Intermediate)
- Student Activity - intermediate
- Declaration of Intention for Max Garber
- Manifest of Alien Passengers on the SS Pretoria
- Population Schedule for the 1930 Census for East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY
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Young detectives delve into the past in an exciting series exploring immigration. The activity uses primary sources to teach elementary scholars historical analysis. Academics read records to understand the life of Motel Garber, from Poland, and his immigration story. Young historians also participate in group discussion to understand why many immigrants changed their names upon entering the US and the road to becoming a citizen.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners compare immigration trends from 1940 to modern day
- Arrange for pupils to research the customs immigrants have brought with them to the US
Classroom Considerations
- Activity is part of a series, Exploring America's Diversity
- Students must have Internet access to complete the activity
Pros
- Activity is a great introduction to the topic of US immigration
- The resource highlights immigrants from around the globe
Cons
- None