Where+We+Are+in+Place+and+Time

Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

TOPIC:  Immigration

Central Idea : Human migrations transform societies

Lines of Inquiry
 * Reasons people migrate and the various benefits and challenges (reflection)
 * The benefits and challenges of a diverse population (reflection)
 * Understanding how the contributions of immigrants have transformed our society (reflection)

Websites: [|National Geographic Kids- Countries] Scholastic Stories of Yesterday and Today: Immigration Immigrant Simulation by tenement.org Ellis Island Site <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Kids Info- Countries Around the World] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Geography for Kids] <span style="color: #ff7000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-decoration: none;">[|The Daily Life of A Native American Indian] <span style="color: #ff7000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-decoration: none;">[|About Native Americans] <span style="color: #ff7000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-decoration: none;">[|The Four Different Native American Indian Regions] <span style="color: #ff7000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-decoration: none;">Becoming American: The Defining Role of Immigration <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Ellis Island Resources for Teachers

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-decoration: none;">Videos: <span style="color: #ff7000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-decoration: none;">Brainpop Jr.: Columbus Day <span style="color: #ff7000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-decoration: none;">Holiday Facts and Fun: Columbus Day <span style="color: #ff7000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-decoration: none;">Holiday Facts and Fun: Thanksgiving <span style="color: #ff7000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-decoration: none;">Brainpop Jr.: Thanksgiving

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Games: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">[|The Great American Potluck]

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">PROJECTS: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Immigration Simulation <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">[|Where In The World Webquest]

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14pt;">Books:

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Webquests: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">[|Chicken Sunday] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">[|Thanksgiving] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 17px;">[|Immigration]