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Students explore environments by researching foreign countries. In this immigration lesson, students complete worksheets describing the many steps needed for an immigrant to become a citizen in a new country. Students participate in a role-play activity in which two different people discuss their personal situations and their hopes for a better life.

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british citizens, environment activity, foreign countries, immigration worksheets, work visa, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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