Glencoe World GeographyChapter 6:
The Cultural Geography of the United States and CanadaWeb Activity Lesson Plans"History of Immigration to the United States" Introduction
Students have read about why the United States and Canada each proudly claim the
title "a nation of immigrants." In this lesson they will study the history
of non-Native American immigration in the United States, from colonization through
the present. They will find out what groups came at different times in history
and why they came. They will also see a glimpse of what life was like for immigrants.
Lesson Description
Students will use the Library of Congress's Learning Page about immigration in
the United States to study various aspects of the phases of immigration in the
United States. They will answer four questions and will then design a new monument
symbolizing the freedoms and ideals of the United States.
Instructional Objectives - Students will be able to describe immigration patterns during various time
periods in U.S. history and explain why people have immigrated to the United
States.
- Students will be able to discuss the symbolic importance of the Statue of
Liberty and design a new and different monument to symbolize the ideals of
the United States.
Applied Content Standards
Standard 12: The geographically informed person knows and understands the processes,
patterns, and functions of human settlement.
Standard 13: The geographically informed person knows and understands how the
forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control
of Earth's surface.
Student Web Activity Answers
1-4. Students' answers will vary depending upon which dates and
immigrant groups they have chosen.
5. Students' designs and models will vary but should symbolize
the values, freedoms, and ideals of the United States.
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