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Reasons to Settle in America
Students complete a research project. In this American History instructional activity, students work in groups to research reasons that people wanted to settle in America. Students record the information, share what they found and...
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Ancestors
Students investigate the concepts of ancestors and citizenship. In this citizenship lesson, students listen to Betsy Maestro's Coming to America . They learn the definitions of immigrants and melting pot using a recipe for Rice Krispie...
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Nyc 100: Immigrant Stories and Information
Read immigration stories of families enduring the hardships to start a new life in America. The site contains stories as well as links to immigrant resources.
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New York Discovery and Settlement
Gain an understanding of the settlement of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.