United States Immigration Teacher Resources

Interactive online game will help students understand the history of immigration in the United States and teaches about the paths to American naturalization and citizenship.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Engaging interactive game for middle and high school studetns in which they learn about immigration in the early 20th Century and develop a sense of the struggle experienced by ordinary men and women of...

America is referred to as a "melting pot". View how we attained this label using the following map that shows patterns of immigration from 1820-2013. Included are charts that show the immigration "waves" by country from 1820-2013.

Explore the ways that immigrant women have transformed America socially, politically, and economically.

From 1865 to 1914, up to 25 million people immigrated to the United States. This tutorial examines their reasons for coming, where they came from, the Ellis Island processing center, and how they adapted to their new country. The...

This fascinating book from the Harvard University Library lays out the instructions for examining immigrants who entered the United States by way of Ellis Island. The book was published in 1903 per the instructions of the Surgeon-General.

Fascinating look at the Mexican viewpoint of the immigration debate in the United States. Transcript, audio, and video of this July, 2006, report available.

Get the facts directly from the United States government organization for immigration. This site also includes links to related news releases.

A large collection of resources on the history of immigration to the United States and the debates around reform, integration, and citizenship. These have been complied by many immigration historians affiliated with universities all over...

From 1910 to 1940, the Angel Island Immigration Center in California functioned as a detention center for people immigrating to the United States through the West Coast. You can learn about this National Historic Landmark here through an...

Read about the stories of eight different families who passed through the Ellis Island immigration processing station.

Essay answers the question, "Why did so many Catholics come to the United States at this time?" The potato famine, urban industrialization, chance for a new life, are among some of the answers.

The Jewish Museum presents a virtual array of artwork focused on Jewish immigration to the United States. Classroom activities are provided in conjection with art pieces.

This is the website of the Immigration and Ethnic History Society. It features blogs about the history of United States immigration, newsletters, Journal of American Ethnic History, and educational resources concerning the history of...

Immigration has always played a critical part in American history. Legalities, history, and reform of immigration are offered. Find lessons for teachers and data for students conducting research on immigration. [Free registration...

A resource page with links to information about immigrant women.

A National Park Service documentary on Ellis Island and the experiences of the immigrants from Europe, Asia, and Africa who passed through there between 1890 and 1920. The film follows their departure from their home countries and their...

Through the use of primary source documents, learn about Chinese immigration in the late 19th century and what led to the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Great teacher resource for helping your middle schoolers learn about immigration and why people come to the United States. Help them understand the whole immigration process and why some immigrants may have complications. Includes a...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A lengthy essay discussing the differing opinions about immigration and the role of immigrants in the United States in the latter half of the 19th century and the early 20th century. Find out about the...

Great English-Spanish site that explains public benefits available to immigrants in the state of Maine and their impact on obtaining legal residency or citizenship in the United States. Though specifically written for non-citizens in...

MIT provides and extensive list of reading and viewing materials in regard to the migration within the United States. Lecture notes and possible assignments included.

From the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute this study unit deals with the stories of recent immigrants from the Caribbean to the United States.

Great English-Spanish site that explains public benefits available to immigrants in the state of Maine and their impact on obtaining legal residency or citizenship in the United States.