Social Studies Assignment for April 5, 2013

Everyone living in the United States has an immigrant past, with the exception of Native Americans. Over the last few centuries, millions of people have made their way to America. Some people, like slaves, came unwillingly. But most immigrants were drawn by the promise of greater freedom and opportunity.

Immigration - The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

One example of an immigrant is my sister-in-law, Mahjooba. Mahjooba moved to America from Afghanistan with her family when she was twelve years old. 

This is Mahjooba with her husband, Erik

You may have immigrated to America, or you may know stories of friends and family who have immigrated to America. 



In the years between 1892 and 1954, immigrants who came to America had to go to Ellis Island. To learn more about Ellis Island, click on this link: Interactive Tour of Ellis Island. Go through all 10-stops on the interactive tour. When you're finished, fill out the following online, interactive KWL chart.



If you finish early,let Mr. Maxim know, and he has a fun Ellis Island word-search that you can work on and earn LiveSchool $$$$!

Also, you can check out the "Enrichment Links" tab on the top of the blog. There's some fun things to do there, including a poetry contest that has a grand prize of $500 real money!

ps.

check out this picture of my new, adorable niece, Lisa, with her mother, Karen.