Curated OER
U.S. Immigration Policy and Hitler's Holocaust
Students read about immigration to the U.S. during the Holocaust. In this immigration activity, students write answers to discussion questions. Students role play members of the 1951 U.N. conference and create guidelines for an...
United Nations
United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Refugee Briefing Paper for Students
This site from the UN Cyberschool program provides a briefing for students on the forced displacement of people around the world. In addition to basic facts and a broad history on the problems faced by refugees it propose solutions, and...
Other
Un High Commissioner for Refugees: Against All Odds
Note: first few seconds show a video of refugees. Using a 'game' format, the plight of child refugees is examined. Serious topics .. war & conflict, borders, new life are included. The accompanying text is well presented.
Other
Forced Migration Online: What Is Forced Migration?
This resource presents an introduction to forced migration, which is the movement of displaced people and refugees. Covers all types of forced migration from economic reasons to conflict within the country.
PBS
Pbs: The New Americans: Reluctant Refugees
Comprehensive lesson plan about the new immigrant - the refugee. Looks at many aspects of their assimilation, experience, and long term prospects.
Other
Irsa: Immigration and Refugee Services of America
The IRSA (Immigration and Refugee Services of America) offers help to immigrants and refugees in America take the steps necessary to become citizens and offers many other resources to help. You can link to news and updates on these...