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Who is Fit to Enter? The Immigrant Experience at Ellis Island Lesson PlanWho is Fit to Enter? The Immigrant Experience at Ellis Island Lesson Plan
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Who is Fit to Enter? The Immigrant Experience at Ellis Island

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Students examine the purpose of Ellis Island. For this immigration lesson, students explore the operation of Ellis Island as they participate in a simulation that requires them to organize and handle immigrants coming into the United States. Students compare the policies they create with the actual Ellis Island policies.

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ellis island, united states immigration, immigration

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ellis island, immigration, immigration policies, programs
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
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