Immigration

Immigration
(upper elementary)

The Immigration WebQuest - http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/EDT628/shovanes/index.HTM - "Today, as always in American history, there is a great national debate on the subject of immigration, with equally passionate voices arguing on either side of the issue. In this project you will be exploring the actual statistics (facts and figures), the political and economic implications as presented by both sides, as well as presenting some real stories of immigrants today. Thus as a team, you will be able to explore this important issue from a variety of perspectives and levels."

Immigration WebQuest - http://www.guilford.k12.nc.us/webquests/immigration/immigration.htm - "In this activity, you will learn about the greatest human migration period in the United States history as well as the events that took place at Ellis Island. You will understand why the United States is called the nation of all nations. During the years between 1820 and 1924, thirty-five million people came to America from countries around the world. For most of them, the trip to America was difficult and dangerous. When they arrived in America, most immigrants had to go to a place called Ellis Island outside of New York City. At Ellis Island, immigrants were inspected before they were allowed into the United States. By completing these activities, you will learn about some of these experiences."

Immigration Yesterday and Today WebQuest - http://www.cvesd.k12.ca.us/palomar/WBQUEST2/WEB2.HTM - You will work with a team to learn some of the history of immigration in the United States and California, and some issues facing Americans and immigrants in America today. Your team will create a presentation at the end of the activity, showing what you learned.

Fourth Grade Ellis Island Journal Project - http://www.k-lschools.org/webquest/elliswq.htm - The Katonah-Lewisboro Immigration Museum is compiling information about all recent immigrants to America. The time period is 1860-1900. Immigrants from Italy, Ireland, Germany, Poland, and Greece are arriving at Ellis Island everyday. We are very interested in learning all about their experiences. Your task is to make a scrapbook using pictures, journal entries, letters, artifacts, inspection papers, currency, identification, etc...to answer all ten questions listed below. The questions are an outline to help you organize your information. If you choose to reorganize or combine questions be sure you provide all required pieces of information in your scrapbook.

American Immigration - http://www.bergen.org/AAST/Projects/Immigration/ - The American Immigration Home Page was started as a part of a school project for a 10th grade American History Class. The project was meant to give information as to how immigrants not only were treated, but also why they decided to come to America. Feel free to explore the rest of the site.

Angel Island, San Francisco, Chinese Immigration History - http://www.sandiego-online.com/forums/chinese/htmls/angel.htm - Tour the Angel Island immigration station and learn about what many immigrants had to endure to become US citizens.

Angel Island: Immigration Station Foundation - http://www.a-better.com/asians.htm - Angel Island Immigration Station is rich with information of Chinese history, Asian history, European history, and Angel Island history; and is part of San Francisco history and California history. Paul Chow, the funder of AIISF, said: "The Chinese immigrants struggled, so our generation can have a better life."

Golden Legacy - http://www.kqed.org/ednet/school/socialstudies/golden/index.html - A series of lessons for elementary school students on Chinese immigration to the United States. Covers the historical background for immigration, hardships suffered in their new home, and the cultural traditions they brought.
Immigration Facts - http://www.immigrationforum.org/Facts/default.htm - An immigrant is a foreign-born individual who has been admitted to reside permanently in the United States as a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). Chronology of immigration from the late 1800s and immigration information for today.
Immigration to America - http://www.salsem.ac.at/csacl/progs/AS_Modules/immigration.htm - From the United States Information Agency, this text-based site offers a short history of American immigration through the mid 20th Century.
USA: 1840-1960 - http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USA.htm - Includes encyclopedia articles on: Slavery in the United States; American Civil War; European Immigration; Political Figures; Woman's Suffrage; Political Events & Issues; Business Leaders; Trade Unions; Artists & Illustrators; Journals & Magazines; Novelists & Poets; Scientists; First World War; High Court Judges; Civil Rights Movement; Photographers; Journalists Cartoonists, etc.
The Virtual Ellis Island Tour - http://www.capital.net/~alta/index.html - By Queensbury Middle School, this site takes you on a virtual tour of the immigration station. Includes history, links and more.