Abstract:
Suggests site to help students determine the number of immigrants entering the United State through Ellis Island.

Standard
Social Studies- -8th Grade
Students will learn about the influence of immigration and emigration on U.S. history.
Keywords: Ellis Island, Immigrants, Countries of the World, Research
Submitted by: Nancy Anderson

Learning Outcomes
The students will determine how many immigrants came from the same country as one of their ancestors.

Background
The teacher should visit the site (http://www.historychannel.com/community/ellisisle/newworld.htm) beforehand to verify the site contains appropriate information.

Materials

Introduction
 

Instructional Procedures
1. Students visit the web site and discover how many immigrants entered Ellis Island from the same country as one of their ancestors.

2. Students create a timeline showing immigrant numbers during selected time periods.

3. Students should locate some information on a famous immigrant.

4. Students can listen to Rose Kelly Loughlin's story of immigrating to the U.S. in 1925 or Maurice Soifer's story from 1922.