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Prepare young historians for a study of Angel Island Immigration Station with a instructional activity examining primary and secondary source materials, maps, and websites. Using what they have learned, individuals create a map of Angel Island, labeling sites on the island used as a detention facility for Pacific Rim immigrants.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have groups research and map other Ports of Call used to detain immigrants
Classroom Considerations
- Requires extra time to prepare transparencies, gather maps, copy worksheets, and load websites on computers
- The first lesson in a 14-part unit
Pros
- The activity highlights the characteristics of the island that made it a suitable site, especially due to its isolation
Cons
- None