Curated OER
In Legal Limbo
Newspapers are great learning tools. They act as a conduit for current events, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. Here, pupils read a New York Times article regarding US immigration law under the Obama administration and...
Library of Congress
Loc: Interviews With Today's Immigrants
What does it feel like to move from your home and travel to live in a new country? Even in modern times, the experience is frightening. Read these interviews from the new immigrants to hear firsthand about their experiences.
Yale University
Yale University: Las Voces Del Caribe: Recent Immigrants From the Caribbean
From the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute this study unit deals with the stories of recent immigrants from the Caribbean to the United States.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Who Lives in America?
Activity asking students to poll peers to investigate where they are from. Includes graphs of immigration patterns and corresponding questions.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Immigration
Scholastic gives a detailed look at immigration to the United States from the 17th century to the present. Includes motivation for immigration and immigration restrictions and laws.
Other
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
MALDEF offers many resources to the Mexican American community. Here anyone can learn about public policy, have access to laws regarding citizenship and equal access, and read news and events regarding the Mexican American community.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Changing Immigration Policy
This PBS site takes a look at the changing immigration policy since 9/11. Addresses issues such as the Patriot Act, problems with the immigration system, and attracting international students.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Ellis Island
The official website for Ellis Island provides information and photos on the history and culture as well as news about the Island. Site includes information for teachers, especially in regard to planning a class trip. Also included are...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Rallying for Rights
April, 2006, report depicting the controversy over the stalled Congressional immigration laws. There is major disagreement over immigration in the United States. Video, audio, and text of this report are available.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: What's the Best Way to Deal With Immigration?
In light of the Arizona bill that was passed concerning illegal immigrants and immigration issues in general, PBS provides a lesson plan to open up discussion. Students can share their opinions; but in the end, they will develop...
Other
Children of Recent Immigrants: Nat'l & Regional Trends
An analysis, published in December 2004, of recent national and regional trends regarding children of new immigrants. Explains the barriers that these children face regarding their academic, social, and physical development. Essential...
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan:immigration 2004
PBS presents a lesson plan for teachers to use to educate students on immigration to the United States which is a major issue in the election of 2004. Students can take a practice citizenship test to see if they can pass.