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In an engaging simulation, class members imagine immigrating to the United States in the late nineteenth century and arriving at Ellis Island. They then write creative journal entries about their experience and chart their journeys.
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Instructional Ideas
- After learners take the quiz for becoming a naturalized citizen, have them research the process that immigrants must go through today, as well as any interesting data on how many immigrants from different nations apply and enter the country
Classroom Considerations
- The ThinkQuest at the end of the lesson plan is no longer available; however, you can still assign the activity and have learners research how the people of a particular ethnicity arrived at Angel or Ellis Island
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- Provides excellent opportunities to connect to modern-day immigration policies
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