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Note from Beyond the Page Curriculum Manager - posted from Naples, FL
The website link for Activity 5 has been updated.
Immigration Process through Ellis Island - posted from Ravensdale, WA
Short video on Ellis Island - posted from Piedmont, SC
Scholastic Virtual Field Trip of Ellis Island - posted from Newport, WA
This is a 6 minute video of what you would see if you visited Ellis Island today. The buildings have been restored and a tour guide walks you through what immigrants would have seen and done.
Ellis Island - posted from Addy, WA
History of Immigration to the United States (1890-1920)_ Award Winning Documentary; narrated by James Gardner; length 28:27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X4CypTaOQs
Immigration Printables, Lessons, & Resources - posted from Brighton, MI
"Immigration Teacher Resources
Studying immigration brings to light the many interesting and diverse cultures in the world. Browse our lessons, printables, references, and articles below for ideas on how to enhance your curriculum in this area. You'll find statistics on U.S. immigration, lessons on Ellis Island, information on the Pilgrims, and much more for grades K-12. Improve students' reading skills as they learn about the lives of immigrants with our language arts activities."
Read more on TeacherVision: http://www.teachervision.fen.com/immigration/teacher-resources/6633.html#ixzz292agpfvN