EPLURIBUS UNUM / IMMIGRATION UNIT
What factors encourage immigrants to leave their
homeland and journey to the "melting pot " of the United States?
How have immigrant contributions shaped society in the United States?
Today you will embark upon a journey, a search to find a
home. Each group will do 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 resources , computer references as
well as interviews will provide access to the answers you seek.
All group members will takes 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.
- Current Restrictions / Present Immigration Laws
Within each group ONE ADDITIONAL topic will be assigned
to each group member, they are as follows:
- Create a current map of homeland (in your hand )
- Create the nation’s flag ( history of symbolism)
- Identify significant Pilgrims /Famous immigrants
- Describe contributions of this group to the U. S.
- Describe food / music
- Provide examples of Fashion/Style/Sports
All members will create and participate in a live group
presentation to introduce a family from the country you have 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.
