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Understanding Immigration Basics
Activity 1.2: Deciphering Messages
Use this activity to help build a foundation of vocabulary for discussing immigration policy, the process of immigration, and attainment of citizenship through an interactive quiz. (approx. 10-20 min.)
Activity 11.3: Fast-forward to the Present
Students examine issues related to immigration and make connections with international law.
Activity 2.5: Going Deeper
In small groups, students choose one immigrant group to research briefly and prepare a 7-10 minute presentation for the entire class.
Activity 5.4: A Historical Look at the Law
As a class or in small groups, make a simple visual timeline of Ancient Jewish Law and the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.
Activity 9.1: Dialogue about Dialogue
Students learn what it means to have a dialogue.  Then students engage in an immigration dialogue.
An Immigration Dialogue
Construct a hypothetical dialogue after reading statements related to immigration
Assessing the Validity of Commonly Held Assumptions
Gather data from a variety of sources to support or refute commonly held assumptions on immigrants and immigration policies
Glossary of Immigration Terms
Definitions of terms used when discussing immigrants and immigration.
Identifying Commonly Held Assumptions
To develop an informed perspective on immigration and immigration issues
Journaling: The Human Comedy
Students read an excerpt from The Human Comedy by William Saroyan and journal their observations/reactions, and then share as a class.
Overview of United States' Immigration Policy
A general understanding of United States immigration law and policy
Setting the Stage
Integration or assimilation?  Throughout the nation's history the debate has raged.  Use this activity to guide students 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.