Lesson Plan

Where Is Angel Island? An Introductory Geography Lesson

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Prepare young historians for a study of Angel Island Immigration Station with a lesson examining primary and secondary source materials, maps, and websites. Using what they have learned, individuals create a map of Angel Island, labeling sites on the island used as a detention facility for Pacific Rim immigrants.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups research and map other Ports of Call used to detain immigrants
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires extra time to prepare transparencies, gather maps, copy worksheets, and load websites on computers
  • The first lesson in a 14-part unit
Pros
  • The activity highlights the characteristics of the island that made it a suitable site, especially due to its isolation
Cons
  • None
Common Core