Today you will embark upon a journey, a search to find a home. Each group will conduct research on a group of pilgrims – immigrants to America. Why would someone leave a familiar area of family and friends for the opportunities offered in the United States ?

Each group of students will be assigned a country . Classroom materials, Media Center material, computer references as well as interviews will provide access to the answers you seek. All group members will take notes on:

• Describe life in the country of origin (1890's to present)
• Conditions/reasons to leave
• Trace the Journey to the U. S.
• Immigration Process – Ellis Island and Beyond
• Assimilation into the U. S.

Within each immigrant group one additional topic will be assigned to each group member;  they are as follows:

• Create a current map of homeland and surrounding countries (in your hand)
• Create the nation's flag (provide a short history of symbolism, work in your hand)
• Identify Significant Pilgrims / Famous Immigrants
• Describe contributions of this group to the U. S.
• Discuss Family Life / Education in the "old country "
• Describe Food / Music
• Provide examples of Fashion / Style / Sports

All members will design and participate in a live group presentation featuring information on the country and people that were studied. Consult the unit’s calendar as well as the Keller website for assignments , requirements and due dates.  Each student must include a minimum of five (5) varied sources and submit a Works Cited by a date to be determined.