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Turn of the Century Immigration Lesson PlanTurn of the Century Immigration Lesson Plan
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Carolina K-12
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8th
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Turn of the Century Immigration

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In an engaging simulation, class members imagine immigrating to the United States in the late nineteenth century and arriving at Ellis Island. They then write creative journal entries about their experience and chart their journeys.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

ellis island, united states immigration, the statue of liberty, citizenship, american society

Additional Tags

ellis island, american immigration, statue of liberty, social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • After learners take the quiz for becoming a naturalized citizen, have them research the process that immigrants must go through today, as well as any interesting data on how many immigrants from different nations apply and enter the country

Classroom Considerations

  • The ThinkQuest at the end of the lesson plan is no longer available; however, you can still assign the activity and have learners research how the people of a particular ethnicity arrived at Angel or Ellis Island

Pros

  • Provides excellent opportunities to connect to modern-day immigration policies
  • All activity handouts, informational texts, and primary sources are included

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.6 WHST.6-8.7

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