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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

In the Melting Pot

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students work in small groups, each group examining a different aspect of the immigration process (such as visas, work permits, and citizenship exams) or of illegal immigration (such as deportation), to better explain the immigration...
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Activity
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Pier 21: Immigration Process

For Students 9th - 10th
This highly informative game is designed to teach students about the Canadian immigration process during the period from 1928 - 1971. The student takes on a role of a character arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax. Questions must be answered...
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Website
Other

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21: The Ken Elliott Collection

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Get a glimpse of the excitement and emotion, captured in pictures, as hundreds of new Canadians arrive at Pier 21 in 1965.
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Article
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Scams Against Immigrants

For Students 9th - 10th
Article delves into scams that target immigrants and the immigration process.
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Handout
Other

Canada's Immigration Museum: Fun Facts: Pier 21

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that one in five Canadians have a connection to Pier 21? This is just one of the nine interesting facts you will learn about this important part of the Canadian immigrant experience.