Lesson+Plan+Immigration

Lesson Title: Immigration

Overview // In this lesson, students will research if one of their ancestors immigrated to the United States and when. The use of the internet for this assignment helps students navigate their way around technology, and provides them with tools for future use. //

Student Audience // This lesson is designed for students in the second grade //

Timeframe // Students will spend one week on this assignment. We will spend approximately 2 hours each day in the classroom on the assignment and the student will work at home 3 nights. //

Rationale // The purpose of this unit is to teach students the importance and history of immigration, while also teaching them about their family history //

Unit Objectives // Students will be able to: // // 1. //// Define Immigration // // 2. //// Identify when and where their ancestors immigrated from // // 3. //// Explain the history of immigration // // 4. //// Describe the process of immigration // // 5. //// Complete research on the internet //

Unit Standards // This meets the Colorado standards for History //

Variations or Adaptions // As always, students with disabilities will be given assistance by the Teacher or Teacher’s Aide //

Resources: // http://nmaddock.wikispaces.com/Immigration // // http://nmaddock.wikispaces.com/Immigration+Websites //