Instructional Video26:07
Wonderscape

History Kids: Ellis Island and the Immigration Process

K - 5th
This video provides a brief history of Ellis Island, the immigration process, and the reasons why people immigrated to the United States. It also highlights the challenges and experiences that immigrants faced during their journey and...
Instructional Video13:55
ProTeachersVideo

KS3 History: The Jazz Age

Higher Ed
The Jazz Age was a time of unparalleled prosperity and change. Featuring archive footage from the period, students can gain a fascinating and revealing insight into 1920's America. Archive film based programme about America from the...
Instructional Video16:21
Curated Video

Where Are You REALLY From? Black Migrations and Immigration, Explained

12th - Higher Ed
Human migration is a tale as old as time, but how has that impacted Black culture here in the U.S.? Hallease and Evelyn explore how the movement of Black folks has created icons from James Baldwin to Nipsey Hussle.
Audio
American Public Media

American Radio Works: Pueblo, Usa

9th - 10th
Find out how Latino immigrants are changing the culture of America as they move into small U.S. towns. Learn about immigration, how to become a U.S. citizen, and how these Latin American immigrants are adjusting and contributing to their...
Audio
15 Minute History

15 Minute History: Episode 25: Mexican Migration to the Us

9th - 10th
This full-length podcast tells the story of Mexican immigrant migration to the U.S. The complete transcript is printed for further student use and reference.
Instructional Video
Favorite Poem Project

The Favorite Poem Project: "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?" by Emily Dickinson

9th - 10th
In this video episode [5:32] from Favorite Poem Project, Yina Liang, a 16 year-old girl, describes her life and explains why Emily Dickinson's poem entitled "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?" is an inspiration to her life. Liang reads aloud "I'm...
Instructional Video
Favorite Poem Project

The Favorite Poem Project: "Minstrel Man" by Langston Hughes

9th - 10th
In this video episode [4:27] from The Favorite Poem Project, Pov Chin, a college student whose parents had escaped Pol Pot with her and a few family members, describes the pain and guilt that she has, knowing that most perished while...
Instructional Video
PBS

National Border Control Council Head on Immigration

9th - 10th
National Boarder Control Council President discusses his views and experiences at the U.S.-Mexican border. Text, audio, and video of this August, 2006, interview are available.
Instructional Video
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Access Islam: Somali Muslims in Maine

9th - 10th
Lewiston, Maine has become a hotbed for Somali Muslims. Watch or read the transcript of this video that looks into the impact this has had on the community. [10:45]
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Raids Target Cleaning, Maintenance Workers

9th - 10th
Check out this February 22, 2007, report on the federal government's "raid on a company that contracts cleaning and grounds maintenance services." Learn what resulted from it and the surrounding controversy. From "All Things Considered."
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: n.c. County Sets Sights on 'Deportation Hub'

9th - 10th
Listen to a report on a controversial federal program through which a North Carolina county is permitted to deport illegal immigrants with criminal records. Learn how Alamance County is using the money given to it by the government.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Activists Seek Halt to Worker Deportation

9th - 10th
Learn about a controversial "crackdown" on illegal immigrants and the advocates who are seeking to stop the deportation of immigrant workers. From "Morning Edition," February 15, 2007.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Bank Defends Credit Cards for Illegal Immigrants

9th - 10th
Should illegal immigrants be able to get credit cards? The Bank of America's "pilot program" that offers illegal immigrants credit cards is being tested in Los Angeles. Learn about it in this "All Things Considered" report.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Should u.s. Businesses Market to Illegal Immigrants?

9th - 10th
Should credit cards be offered to illegal immigrants? "Talk of the Nation" guests, Miriam Jordan and Bob Justich, discuss the Bank of America's controversial credit card program.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Colorado Finds Anti Immigration Law Costly

9th - 10th
Colorado passed immigration laws that, according to heads of state agencies, are costing more money than they save. Listen to "Day to Day" to learn more.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: County Tries, and Fails, to Find the Costs of Illegals

9th - 10th
Do illegal immigrants cost U.S. taxpayers? Efforts have been made to see if immigrants are costing American citizens or if immigrants are contributing to the economy. Learn more in this "All Things Considered" report.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Arrested Immigrants' Families Struggle in Iowa

9th - 10th
Undocumented workers in Iowa were arrested in December, 2006. Concerned parish priest, Father Jim Miller, "describes how he aided the workers' families who didn't know the details of their loved ones whereabouts."
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Rallies Across Country Protest Immigration Policies

9th - 10th
Over Labor Day weekend (2006), immigrant-rights activists rallied for legal status of undocumented workers. Learn more in this "All Things Considered" report, and check out a link to more on "The Immigration Debate."
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: El Paso's Sheriff Goes After Illegal Immigrants

9th - 10th
NPR covers the controversy in El Paso, Texas, as the sheriff and his deputies try to enforce immigration laws in the area. Audio report is from August, 2006. Links to other NPR reports accompany this article.
Instructional Video
CBS

Cbs News: County Takes on Illegal Immigrants

9th - 10th
Resource presents the fight over illegal immigration through this article detailing a lawsuit in Idaho. Video accompanies this October, 2005, report.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sonenshine on Diaspora & Cultural Exchanges

9th - 10th
Former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs of the US Dept. of State, Tara Sonenshine discusses how diaspora and cultural exchanges affect modern public diplomacy. [6:51]
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Immigrant Detainees Tell of Attack Dogs and Abuse

9th - 10th
NPR takes a hard look at the treatment given to immigrant detainees while held by the U.S. Government. 11/2004