Explaining+Immigration

Though having knowledge about the immigration debate is important, it will not have the same amount of meaning unless an overall understanding of immigration is established. For this section, students will be introduced to the topic of immigration in regards to U.S. history and government. Students will learn what immigration is, its history over time, political actions taken in regards to immigration, and political cultures of the time.

Explaining the complexities of immigration is difficult. To facilitate student learning, the students will use and/or create: 1. Students will view a [|movie] that presents the major waves of immigration. 2. Students will listen to an [|audio file] of a recent immigrant describing what he/she has faced in the U.S. as he/she works to find his/her place in the culture and society. 3. Students will create a [|blog] that reflects on their learning as the semester progresses. This will be for a grade.