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ProCon

Illegal Immigration

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should immigrants who illegally reside in the United States be eligible for citizenship? With information about undocumented immigrant population estimates, sanctuary cities, and unaccompanied immigrant children, pupils consider the pros...
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PBS

Latino Americans: Timeline of Important Dates

For Students 4th - 12th Standards
From 1500-2000, an interactive timeline details important events related to Latino Americans. Next, to each date are small, yet informative blurbs—some of which include videos. 
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Curated OER

ACLU

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Is the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) good for America? The informative website is a one-stop shop for ACLU debate resources. Scholars read about the topics surrounding the issue, including free speech, national security, and...
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Other

American Immigration Lawyers Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Website providing information about immigration law including how to find an immigration lawyer and news concerning immigration.
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Other

The African American Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on African American history. Includes information on the following topics: slave and free in St. Louis, African-American immigration, segregated religion, African-American education, segregated housing, roots of...
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Other

The African American Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on African American history. Includes information on the following topics: slave and free in St. Louis, African-American immigration, segregated religion, African-American education, segregated housing, roots of...
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PBS

Pbs: The New Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS chronicles the miniseries coming in April of 2004 entitled "The New Americans." The site documents the new American immigrants: read stories of immigrants from Argentina, China, Mexico, Hungary, Taiwan, Russia, and more.
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Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

For Students 9th - 10th
MALDEF offers many resources to the Mexican American community. Here anyone can learn about public policy, have access to laws regarding citizenship and equal access, and read news and events regarding the Mexican American community.
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PBS

Kqed: Russian American Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
A historic look at the earliest wave of Russian immigration to the United States, which began in the late nineteenth century and continued up to the passage of restrictive immigration laws in the 1920s. With details about how World War I...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Faces of America: Immigration: Irish

For Students 9th - 10th
All you ever wanted to know about Irish immigration in America. Features an impressive timeline, great photos, maps, and original documents. Use the topics at the bottom of the page to navigate the site.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Meet Young Immigrants

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Interesting stories of immigration in the 21st century. Read the accounts of three young girls and their families as they start their lives over in America.
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Minnesota Historical Society: Becoming Minnesotan: Recent Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
The oral histories of five immigrant communities new to Minnesota-Asian Indian, Khmer, Hmong, Somali, and Tibetan-remind us that there is no single answer to questions about what it means to be an American. With associated maps,...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The Immigration Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent in-depth report from NPR that examines immigration issues in the United States today and its affect on America's economy. Delves into the debate Congress is having over proposed new immigration law.
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Angel Island: Immigrant Journeys of Chinese Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational home page of photographer Lydia Lum provides a good source of information on Chinese American immigrants who came through Angel Island. This site includes interviews and quotes from former Angel Island detainees....
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American Women's History: Immigrant Women

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource page with links to information about immigrant women.
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Cleveland State University

Cleveland Memory Project: Irish Americans of Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the influence of Irish Americans on the history and development of Cleveland with images, artifacts, and remembrances. Links to information about Irish Americans today.
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Other

Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Angel Island Foundation provides a history of the Immigration Station that was in operation from 1910 to 1940. Find information on the journey across the Pacific and conditions upon arriving at the Station.
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American Park Network: Ellis Island

For Students 9th - 10th
Oh, Ranger, supplies basic information on Ellis Island as well as detailed information on the chronology, immigrants who passed through, the ferry building restoration, visitor services, and much more.
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Constitutional Rights Foundation: Educating About Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: The Last Best West: Advertising for Immigrants to Western Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Government claims to lands in Western Canada was one matter but maintaining sovereignty over these lands was quite another. Sir John A Macdonald's approach to maintaining sovereignty in western Canada by not losing the land to American...
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Other

Japanese American National Museum: Dear Miss. Breed: Letters From Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this collection of letters, recordings, and home movies of several Japanese Americans from their internment following the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Immigration: Destroying the Native American Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an account of the status of Native American cultures during the settlement of America. There are thoughts from various presidents through the ages. Many heart-breaking incidents in regard to Native American...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Journey of the Jewish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from The Jewish Americans shows how in the 19th century Jews and other groups were sometimes not welcomed when they immigrated to the United States. In addidtion to the video are teaching tips and follow-up questions,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Legacy of French Canadian Immigrants in New England

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Designed by American Memory Fellows Linda Hamel and Linda Hedrirck, this site explores the settlements of French Canadians in New England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It provides teachers complete lesson plans for 8...

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