Immigration WebQuest

 

Introduction

Task

Process

Resources

Evaluation

Conclusion

Introduction

In this activity, you will learn about the greatest human migration period in the United States history as well as the events that took place at Ellis Island. You will understand why the United States is called the nation of all nations.

During the years between 1820 and 1924, thirty-five million people came to America from countries around the world. For most of them, the trip to America was difficult and dangerous. When they arrived in America, most immigrants had to go to a place called Ellis Island outside of New York City. At Ellis Island, immigrants were inspected before they were allowed into the United States. By completing these activities, you will learn about some of these experiences.

Task:

Students will:

	Students will use the internet in order to view original pictures taken during the immigration period at Ellis Island.
	Students will develop reading skills by reading a true account of the journey to America told by an immigrant child.

Process:  Read all directions before you click.

Click on Stories of Yesterday & Today: Immigration

A Boy's Journey

Click on the link to Relive A Boy's Journey. Read the story and answer the questions for each section.

 

Tour Ellis Island -

Answer the questions on your worksheet.

Stories of Yesterday & Today: Immigration

Learn More About Immigrants

Stories of Yesterday & Today: Immigration

In this activity, you will learn about three recent immigrants.  Click on “Immigration Home” to get back to the beginning.  Click on “Now Featuring:  Ask a question to three recent immigrants.”  Click on “Answers.”  Read through the questions and answers.  They will help you on your quiz.

Test your knowledge!

Take the Immigration Quiz.

Other Resources:

	"If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island" Novel by Ellen Levine ISBN #0-590-43829-8 This book answers many questions about immigration, about Ellis Island, and about starting a new life in America.
	"Immigration to the U.S." Video Tape form American History for Children Video Series This film is an excellent introduction to this unit. It can be ordered at the following location: Library Video Company P.O. Box 1110 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Phone: 1-800-843-3620

Evaluation:

Student's work will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Work is done independently.
2. Work is completed on time.
3. Worksheets and quiz will be graded.
4. Published interview will be graded on content, neatness grammar and spelling.