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Immigration Policy: Past and Present

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the history of the United States' immigration policy. They identify events in history that changed policies regarding immigrants. They discuss new possible legislation as well.
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Investigation of Immigration

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers assume the role of a crime scene detective and examine the lives of various immigrant groups. For this immigration lesson, students examine evidence, websites, and pull from existing knowledge to determine which group...
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Us & Them: Immigration and the Construction of Race

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the topic of immigration as a race issue. Using recent immigration policy, they analyze the role of race and racism. In groups, they outline their reasoning on the board and discuss. They use the text of the Chinese...
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The Physics of Flight

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discuss how the invention of flight changed the way people live today. In groups, they compare and contrast the differences between weight, lift, thrust and drag. Using these principles, they create a glider and propeller with...
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Lesson Ten: Direction

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the concept of relative location. In this map lesson, students read I Hate English by Ellen Levine and consider how maps and globes help people to familiarize themselves with an area.