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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Immigration: Destroying the Native American Cultures

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Detailed and extensive account of the plight of Native Americans during the westward growth of America. Includes maps, audio recordings, authentic letters, speeches,a great timeline, and much more.
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Unit Plan
The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Immigration and Citizenship in the United States, 1865 1924

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module looks at the role immigrarion has played in forming American national identity and ideals and how have Americans understood and debated the social impact of immigration. Primary source documents and questions for...
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Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The Immigration Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent in-depth report from NPR that examines immigration issues in the United States today and its affect on America's economy. Delves into the debate Congress is having over proposed new immigration law.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Responses to Immigration in the Gilded Age

For Students 9th - 10th
This practice exercise from Khan Academy covers Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. The responses to mass immigration to the United States during the Gilded Age is reviewed in this resource. This resource is designed as a review for...
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Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Games: Immigration Nation

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interactive online game will help students understand the history of immigration in the United States and teaches about the paths to American naturalization and citizenship.
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Unit Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: African Immigration: Africans in America: Life in a Slave Society

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent overview of the African American experience in America beginning with West Africa during the slave trade, through emancipation and reconstruction, to "New beginnings."
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Immigration in America

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by National Public Radio. There has been some time since the 9/11 tragedy when Americans were upset with immigration laws. Where is America now? How do Americans look at immigrants and the diversity they bring...
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Article
Pew Research Center

The Pew Research Center: America's Immigration Quandary

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting survey results and discussion about immigration, particularly illegal immigration. View how the American public views immigration in this March, 2006, survey/article.
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Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Kevin Kenny, "Insiders & Outsiders in 19th Century American Immigration"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on the history of who were the insiders (with rights) and the outsiders (without rights) in the early history of the US (prior to the 14th Ammendment. It was largely based on race not citizenship.
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Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Becoming an American

For Students 9th - 10th
Through primary source documents, learn about the opportunities and pressures immigrants have confronted to "become American," from cultural and educational programs like English language classes and social events to formal citizenship...
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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Interviews With Today's Immigrants

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site, part of a larger lesson plan about immigration from the Library of Congress, provides interviews that students had with immigrants from around the world.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of African Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Website
Other

Angel Island: Immigrant Journeys of Chinese Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational home page of photographer Lydia Lum provides a good source of information on Chinese American immigrants who came through Angel Island. This site includes interviews and quotes from former Angel Island detainees....
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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Teachers: The Immigrant Experience: Down the Rabbit Hole

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through a series of six activities, students read about, connect to, and draw conclusions about the immigrant experience, via personal experience and a collection of resources, including Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," oral...
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PBS

Pbs: Immigration Myths and Realities Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Using information provided by the Urban Institute, the National Immigration Forum, the U.S. Committee for Refugees, and the U.S. Census Bureau, the creators of "The New Americans" challenge you to find out what you know and don't know...
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Website
Other

American Women's History: Immigrant Women

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource page with links to information about immigrant women.
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Lesson Plan
University of Maryland

Umbc Center for History Education: Reshaping American Society

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using this history lab, students will examine the impact immigration had on urbanization and the reform movements of the time, as well as the addressing the backlash to immigration by understanding nativism.
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Unit Plan
Other

Cyark: Angel Island Immigration Station

For Students 9th - 10th
From 1910 to 1940, the Angel Island Immigration Center in California functioned as a detention center for people immigrating to the United States through the West Coast. You can learn about this National Historic Landmark here through an...
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Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Coming to America: The Era of Mass Immigration

For Students 11th
From 1865 to 1914, up to 25 million people immigrated to the United States. This tutorial examines their reasons for coming, where they came from, the Ellis Island processing center, and how they adapted to their new country. The...
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Website
Cleveland State University

Cleveland Memory Project: Irish Americans of Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the influence of Irish Americans on the history and development of Cleveland with images, artifacts, and remembrances. Links to information about Irish Americans today.
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Website
Other

Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Angel Island Foundation provides a history of the Immigration Station that was in operation from 1910 to 1940. Find information on the journey across the Pacific and conditions upon arriving at the Station.
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Handout
Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma Historical Society: African American Exodus to Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Migration was encouraged to western Canada and African Americans from the USA took advantage of this and came in huge numbers. But .. this open door policy didn't last, & there were negative effects between the people because of it.
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Other

American Park Network: Ellis Island

For Students 9th - 10th
Oh, Ranger, supplies basic information on Ellis Island as well as detailed information on the chronology, immigrants who passed through, the ferry building restoration, visitor services, and much more.
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Website
Other

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Educating About Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
Immigration has always played a critical part in American history. Legalities, history, and reform of immigration are offered. Find lessons for teachers and data for students conducting research on immigration. [Free registration...

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