Process
Step 1-Fill out the top half of this survey and turn it in to your teacher with your passport. Keep your survey in your folder. You will need it later for step 8.
Step 2- Choose your center. Tell your teacher the center you choose. Take your teacher your passport so your center can get recorded in it. Follow the steps under that center. What is listed below is what is required of you. You are always welcome to do more than what is required, especially if at anytime you need to learn more or simply want to learn more.
NOTE: Before you make your decision, you may want to look at the centers below and see what is required of you.
Center 1: Geography related to Immigration
Center 2: History of Immigration
Center 3: Legal Immigration
Center 4: Illegal Immigration
Center 5: Wild Card
Center 1: Geography related to Immigration
Step 3 Part A: Go to this website. What are the top five countries that currently immigrate to the US? Go here to Explore Immigration Data. Find out the five main regions that have come to the US from 1820-2010. Compare these regions and how they have changed in numbers from 1820-2010. Write these 5 countries, 5 regions and comparisons down. Download and the 10 questions you find on this site. Please only print page of the downloaded document. Answer 4/10 questions of your choice. Later this information can be used in your final project. Part B: From your list of ten countries/regions, chose one that you can pretend your family comes from. OR find out from your parents/grandparents/family member where your family originally migrated from. No matter what you chose...using the atlas find the longitude and latitude of this country's capital city. This is where your immigration journey begins. Turn in your 5 countries, 5 regions, comparisons, 10 answers, country name, longitude and latitude and the passport in to your teacher. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project.
Step 4 Part A: Find as many details as you can about your city from Step 3. Try to answer these questions: Why would I want to migrate? What is the land like?, What is the climate like?, What does this area produce? What are the jobs of the people in this area like? You may use any source/website or this encyclopedia and almanac to help you find information. Part B: Using what you learned from Part A, why might someone want to migrate from this area to the US? Brainstorm your ideas on paper. Immigrants would have taken a steam ship from a port city to Ellis Island. What port city might they have traveled from?...using the atlas find the longitude and latitude of that port city. If the port city is not close to their home, how do you think they got to the port city? Turn in your answers to the above questions and ideas along with your passport to your teacher. HINT: If you chose to follow your own family history an older family member could make a good source. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project.
Step 5 Listen to Rosa Tapa's story of travel (podcast #88 Ellis Island) begin listening at 19:42 until 27:10. Use her story to help make up a fictional journal of your family's immigration story. If you know your family's real immigration story-use it! Write 10 journal entries (paragraph each) to tell your story. In your journal answer these questions: What time period is it? Are you traveling legally or illegally?, How are you traveling?, How long was your journey?, What were the conditions like?, What city did you leave from? Where did you arrive in the US? What possessions did you bring with you? and Why?, Describe the experiences you encounter as you travel?, What are your first thoughts as you arrive?, Did you face any major problems? What did you go through as you entered Ellis Island?, What was your ship like? HINT: You may need to use multiple sources to answer the above questions. Some good sites to hear individual immigration stories are: Beyond Borders or Immigration: Stories of Yesterday and Today. There are also links you may find useful in other centers or on the conclusion page. Turn your journal with all of your traveling experiences and passport in to your teacher. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project.
Step 6 Determine whether you would like to work individually, with a partner, or in a small group (No group larger than 3). As you make this decision consider the following items: 1. Is this someone who chose the same center you did? If you work with a partner you must pick someone who chose the same center you did. 2. Is this someone you can work well with? 3. Is this someone you can meet with after school or do you share a similar study hall with them? Tell your teacher if you are working individually or in a group, take your passport so this can be recorded.
Step 7 As a team or individually determine what you would like to be as your final project. Final Projects can be found below. The purpose of the final project is to teach your classmates what you learned in your center. Turn your passport in and tell you teacher what final project you picked.
Step 8 See below. This step is to be completed after all final projects have been presented and heard.
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Center 2: History of Immigration
Step 3 Go to Immigration: Stories of Yesterday and Today: Read the five Meet Young Immigrant stories, read through them and watch the video for each story to help you understand and process the story better. Write a short summary of each story and a paragraph long reflection of what you learned in the stories. Turn your five summaries and paragraph reflection in to your teacher along with your passport. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project.
Step 4 Go to Immigration: Stories of Yesterday and Today: Take the Virtual Field Trip to Ellis Island and the Interactive Tour. Be sure to see all ten stops, listen to the audio, watch the video and view the pictures. Write down at least five things that you learned or that surprised you. Write down all 10 stops and describe 5 of your choice in your own words. Turn your five things that surprised you, your 5 descriptions and passport in to your teacher. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project.
Step 5 Go to Beyond Borders: Look at and read the Immigration time line 1892-2004. Go to the Bowery Boy's Blog, read and view the History of Ellis Island. Use the information found on this time line and blog to make an iphoto Immigration timeline book. Include any interesting pictures that may represent that era and information. Print and turn in/email your time line book and passport to your teacher. OR Listen to podcast #88 Ellis Island put out by the Bowery Boys. After listening to the podcast answer these questions. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project.
Step 6 Determine whether you would like to work individually, with a partner, or in a small group (No group larger than 3). As you make this decision consider the following items: 1. Is this someone who chose the same center you did? If you work with a partner you must pick someone who chose the same center you did. 2. Is this someone you can work well with? 3. Is this someone you can meet with after school or do you share a similar study hall with them? Tell your teacher if you are working individually or in a group, take your passport so this can be recorded.
Step 7 As a team or individually determine what you would like to be as your final project. Final Projects can be found below. The purpose of the final project is to teach your classmates what you learned in your center. Turn your passport in and tell you teacher what final project you picked.
Step 8 See below. This step is to be completed after all final projects have been presented and heard.
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Center 3: Legal Immigration
Step 3 Click here to read information put out by US Citizenship and Immigration Services. After reading both pages answer these questions. Please turn your sheet and passport in to your teacher. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later the information on this sheet can be used in your final project.
Step 4 Go to Beyond Borders: Click on Take a Sample Naturalization Test. Go through all 100 question and write down the test number of the ones you knew the answers to. Check yourself with the answer key at the end of the document. If you don't know the answer take time to try and learn the answer. Use these test questions and answers to create a ten point quiz with an answer key. Turn your list of test number, quiz/answer key and passport into your teacher. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Please be sure you cite the Beyond Borders website instead of the link that opens when you are on the questions document. Later this quiz can be used in your final project.
Step 5 There are two parts to this step. Part A: Find definitions for these words as they relate to immigration. (immigration, immigrant, visa, green card, naturalization, alien, citizenship, political asylum, refugee, amnesty, deportation) Write the words and their definitions down in your own words summarizing what your learned. Later these definitions can be used in your final project. Part B: Go to the US Immigration Support website and learn what type of visas the US offers. Make a list of 5-6 types of visas and turn it in to your teacher with your passport. Turn you vocabulary, their definitions and passport in to your teacher. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project.
Step 6 Determine whether you would like to work individually, with a partner, or in a small group (No group larger than 3). As you make this decision consider the following items: 1. Is this someone who chose the same center you did? If you work with a partner you must pick someone who chose the same center you did. 2. Is this someone you can work well with? 3. Is this someone you can meet with after school or do you share a similar study hall with them? Tell your teacher if you are working individually or in a group, take your passport so this can be recorded.
Step 7 As a team or individually determine what you would like to be as your final project. Final Projects can be found below. The purpose of the final project is to teach your classmates what you learned in your center. Turn your passport in and tell you teacher what final project you picked.
Step 8 See below. This step is to be completed after all final projects have been presented and heard.
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Center 4: Illegal Immigration
Step 3 Part A: Go to Beyond Borders: Click view video files. View the three videos under Part 4 Videos. Make a list of at least five ways people could enter the country illegally. THOUGHT TO PONDER-Some people enter legally using a visa, but then end up being illegal? How could this could happen? Part B: Open this Train to Nowhere sheet and answer question #9. Turn in your list of ways people could enter illegally and your Thought to Ponder answer and Train to Nowhere sheet to your teacher along with your passport. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project. HINT-If you are struggling with getting five ways people could enter the country illegally you may do a google search.
Step 4 Part A: Brainstorm 5 possible answers to this question. Why would people enter illegally?...especially if they could do it legally? (Explanation: We always say people should enter legally, but there must be a reason people enter illegally instead of legally please write down your 5 reason why you think immigrants pick the illegal option over the legal option.) To help you, go to Beyond Borders. View all Part 2 Videos. In addition to your list of why people might come illegally instead of doing it legally, Make a second list of 5 reasons immigrants are motivated to risk coming to the US illegally. (Explanation: Sometimes coming illegally can be dangerous and costly. What are 5 reasons these immigrants wants to come to the US so badly that they are willing to risk their lives doing so?) Part B: Do a google search for 5-6 images of illegal immigration. Turn your 5-6 images into a slideshow using iMovie or iPhoto. Email your iPhoto/iMovie slide show to your teacher, turn in your 2 lists from Part A to your teacher along with your passport. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project.
Step 5 Read 10 Immigration Stories and Antonio's Story. As you read, write down the thoughts that come to your head. Use your thoughts and information to fill out this graphic organizer. After you have completely filled it out, please turn it and passport in to your teacher so they can respond to any questions you had. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later your thoughts, answers to your questions and the information in her/his story can be used in your final project.
Step 6 Determine whether you would like to work individually, with a partner, or in a small group (No group larger than 3). As you make this decision consider the following items: 1. Is this someone who chose the same center you did? If you work with a partner you must pick someone who chose the same center you did. 2. Is this someone you can work well with? 3. Is this someone you can meet with after school or do you share a similar study hall with them? Tell your teacher if you are working individually or in a group, take your passport so this can be recorded.
Step 7 As a team or individually determine what you would like to be as your final project. Final Projects can be found below. The purpose of the final project is to teach your classmates what you learned in your center. Turn your passport in and tell you teacher what final project you picked.
Step 8 See below. This step is to be completed after all final projects have been presented and heard.
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Center 5: Wild Card
Step 3 Chose one step from any of the centers listed above. Follow the directions under the step you chose. Turn all work in to your teacher. OR Chose one activity from the conclusion page. Follow the directions provided with your activity and turn all your work and passport in to your teacher. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project.
Step 4 Chose one step from any of the centers listed above. Follow the directions under the step you chose. Turn all work in to your teacher. OR Chose one activity from the conclusion page. Follow the directions provided with your activity and turn all your work and passport in to your teacher. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project.
Step 5 Chose one step from any of the centers listed above. Follow the directions under the step you chose. Turn all work in to your teacher. OR Chose one activity from the conclusion page. Follow the directions provided with your activity and turn all your work and passport in to your teacher. Make sure you record all sources you've used in this step. Later this information can be used in your final project.
Step 6 Determine whether you would like to work individually, with a partner, or in a small group (No group larger than 3). As you make this decision consider the following items: 1. Is this someone who chose the same center you did? If you work with a partner you must pick someone who chose the same center you did. 2. Is this someone you can work well with? 3. Is this someone you can meet with after school or do you share a similar study hall with them? Tell your teacher if you are working individually or in a group, take your passport so this can be recorded.
Step 7 As a team or individually determine what you would like to be as your final project. Final Projects can be found below. The purpose of the final project is to teach your classmates what you learned in your center. Turn your passport in and tell you teacher what final project you picked.
Step 8 See below. This step is to be completed after all final projects have been presented and heard.
FINAL PROJECTS
Poster
Create a poster using this sheet or other paper. You can also make an electronic poster on using Glogster. This poster should reflect what you've learned. Please consult the rubric before starting so you know how you are being graded on this project.
Cartoon
Create an animated cartoon by using this website. This project requires making a free account. Your cartoon should reflect what you have learned. Please consult the rubric before starting so you know how you are being graded on this project.
Comic
Create a comic strip by using this website or this one. This cartoon should reflect what you've learned. Please consult the rubric before starting so you know how you are being graded on this project.
Game
Create a game that your class can participate in and learn from. This game should reflect what you've learned. Some possible ideas are memory, tic tac toe, jeopardy and more! There are even some neat websites out there for electronic game design. Please consult the rubric before starting so you know how you are being graded on this project.
Skit
Create, practice and perform a skit that can be presented in front of the class or pre-recorded and played during class. This skit should reflect what you've learned. Please consult the rubric before starting so you know how you are being graded on this project. Note: If you would like to pre-record imovie and garage band might be a good option for this.
Debate
Write, practice and perform a debate that can be presented in front of class or pre-recorded and played during class. This debate should reflect what you've learned. Please consult the rubric before starting so you know how you are being graded on this project. If you would like to pre-record imovie and garage band might be a good option for this.
Talk Show
Write, practice and perform a talk show that can be presented in front of class or pre-recorded and played during class. This talk show should reflect what you've learned. Please consult the rubric before starting so you know how you are being graded on this project. If you would like to pre-record imovie and garage band might be a good option for this.
Rap
Write, practice and perform a talk show that can be presented in front of class. You can make and create your own music in garage band/other method or use the music provided by your teacher. This rap should reflect what you've learned. Please consult the rubric before starting so you know how you are being graded on this project.
Power Point
Write, practice and show a power point to your class. This power point should reflect what you've learned. Please consult the rubric before starting so you know how you are being graded on this project. Please practice your presentation ahead of time and do not simply read facts to us. Your last slide should be a Works Cited slide.
Garage Band-Podcast
If you've never done this before here is your chance to learn. It might sound intimidating, but is super easy to do. You can record your own conversation and include music, pictures and websites if desired. Simply speak and teach us about what you learned. It's like having your own radio broadcast. Please consult the rubric before starting so you know how you are being graded on this project.
Other
Should be approved by your teacher. All projects should reflect what you've learned. Please consult the rubric before starting so you know how you are being graded on this project.
Step 8 After presenting and hearing all final projects students will fill out the bottom half of the survey that you filled out in Step 1. You should have it safely tucked away in your folder. After the survey is complete turn it back in to your teacher with your passport. Turn in your citation page and passport with your final project to your teacher so they can grade your final project.
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Congratulations! You have completed the webquest. Welcome to America!
You should be much more aware of how the immigrants felt when coming through Ellis Island during the late 19th and early 20th century and be able to appreciate all their struggles once they arrived in America. You should have more knowledge about the history of immigration and immigration laws in general.
This webquest should have given you the opportunity to research your own family's immigration history and appreciate why America was given the name "land of opportunity, liberty, and freedom" by these early immigrants.