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| | | Lesson 1: Identifying Commonly Held Assumptions
Goal: To develop an informed perspective on immigration and immigration issues
Objectives:
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Students will identify commonly held assumptions about immigration
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Students will gather data to support or refute generalized statements
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Students will identify and define a list of vocabulary words related to immigration and refugee issues
Time Frame: One to two class periods
Age Level: Middle school-adult
Vocabulary: immigrant, citizenship, assimilate, assumption, assertion
Relevant Subject Areas and Connection to Minnesota State High School Standards:
Social Studies: Social Science Processes, Diverse Perspectives
History: World History and Cultures
English: Academic Writing
Mathematics: Chance and Data Analysis Attention Getter - Our Roots in Immigration
This simple attention getter will raise awareness of the counties of origin of their own ancestors and those of their classmates.Activity 1.1: Assertions Found in Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor in newspapers nationwide reflect various points of view about immigration. This activity allows students to examine assertions made and should be used in conjunction with Worksheet 1.1 Compiling Assertions about ImmigrationWorksheet 1.1: Compiling Assertions about Immigration
A worksheet to record assertions made in Activity 1: Assertions Found in Letters to the Editor.Activity 1.2: Critiquing Assertions
Students will discuss assertions made in the Activity 1.1: Assertions Found in Letters to the Editor and read fact sheets in the corresponding categories to determine the accuracy of the assertions.Activity 1.3: Immigration Vocabulary
Build a foundation of vocabulary for discussing immigration policy, the process of immigration, and attainment of citizenship through an interactive quiz.Activity 1.4: The Melting Pot Concept
Integration or assimilation? Throughout the nation's history the debate has raged. Through quotes, recipes, a quiz, a fact sheet and article - the students will form an opinion about how immigration has flavored the stew of our nation.Minnesota "Immigrant Quotient" (I.Q.)Test
Take an IQ (Immigrant Quotient) test online to see how much you know. Click here to download a PDF version of this test.Activity 3.4 Dispelling the Myths About Immigrants
It takes facts and reputable research to address myths and misconceptions that people may believe. Use the facts that follow to address common myths perpetuated about immigrants and immigration to the United States. There are several approaches to the activity. |
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