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Curated OER

Coming to America: Immigration Today

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research their own family histories and current U.S. immigration issues, rules, and regulations. They participate in a class discussion, watch a video about a Mexican immigrant's experience, and complete a WebQuest and a worksheet.
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Curated OER

Current Issues Lesson 4: Local Police and Immigration Law: The Case of Special Order 40

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine immigration issues. In this immigration lesson, students prepare for a panel discussion regarding Special Order 40 in Los Angeles as they read an article regarding the order and role play local lobbyists in the panel...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: #Immigration Syllabus

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of resources on the history of immigration to the United States and the debates around reform, integration, and citizenship. These have been complied by many immigration historians affiliated with universities all over...
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Other

Immigration Advocates Network

For Students 9th - 10th
Great online resource tool for learning about immigrants' rights. Provides materials for advocates interested in working for the protection of immigrants in the United States including podcasts, news, court cases, videos, and webinars....
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PBS

Pbs Kids: It's My Life: Family

For Students 3rd - 8th
A peek into the dynamics of family life provides useful tools to help with sibling rivalry, divorce, family vacations, and more. Listen to kids' testimonials, role play, express digital creativity, and take real-time surveys on current...