America Street
A multicultural Anthology of Stories
What is immigration? What is an immigrant? Explain and provide images/examples of each.
What is an undocumented immigrant? Explain.
Why have people immigrated to the United States throughout history? Give an example.
Why do people immigrate to the United States presently (2014)? Give an example.
What are the impacts of immigration on the United States?
1.) Demographics (Who are the majority of people coming to America?)
2.) Economic
3.) Social
4.) Religious
5.) Political
6.) Health
7.) Crime
8.) Environment Education
What symbols or landmarks represent immigration in the United States? Provide image(s).
Collaborative Group Work:
Research one of the following topics that relates to immigration, the United States and the anthology "America Street". Work together to create a posted to present to the class to share your group's information.
Topic: Statue of Liberty
Sub-topics:
1.) Ellis Island
2.) Indentured Servant, Colonial America
3.) Page Act of 1875
4.) Immigration Act of 1924
5.) Mexican Repatriation
6.) Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
7.) Immigration Act of 1990
8.) U.C. Commission on Immigration Reform
What is immigration? What is an immigrant? Explain and provide images/examples of each.
What is an undocumented immigrant? Explain.
Why have people immigrated to the United States throughout history? Give an example.
Why do people immigrate to the United States presently (2014)? Give an example.
What are the impacts of immigration on the United States?
1.) Demographics (Who are the majority of people coming to America?)
2.) Economic
3.) Social
4.) Religious
5.) Political
6.) Health
7.) Crime
8.) Environment Education
What symbols or landmarks represent immigration in the United States? Provide image(s).
Collaborative Group Work:
Research one of the following topics that relates to immigration, the United States and the anthology "America Street". Work together to create a posted to present to the class to share your group's information.
Topic: Statue of Liberty
Sub-topics:
1.) Ellis Island
2.) Indentured Servant, Colonial America
3.) Page Act of 1875
4.) Immigration Act of 1924
5.) Mexican Repatriation
6.) Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
7.) Immigration Act of 1990
8.) U.C. Commission on Immigration Reform