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Curated OER

National Park Service: Ellis Island: Immigrant Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the stories of eight different families who passed through the Ellis Island immigration processing station.
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Other

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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Curated OER

National Park Service: Ellis Island

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for Ellis Island provides information and photos on the history and culture as well as news about the Island. Site includes information for teachers, especially in regard to planning a class trip. Also included are...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Ellis Island's First Immigrant

For Students 3rd - 8th
A young girl from Ireland was the first immigrant to come through Ellis Island. What was it like for her and those who came after her? Use this site to find out.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Immigration Stories of Yesterday and Today

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet a diverse group of people who have immigrated from various countries to the U.S. from the late 1800s through to today, including three kids new to the US since 2000. Includes lesson plans for different grade levels.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Immigrants/immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around immigrants and immigration. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
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Other

Camp Silos: The Grout Museum Excursion

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Grout Museum District Excursion website is dedicated to exploring how immigration and industrialization affected Iowa. Find lesson plans and primary resources to help students search for answers.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: The Statue of Liberty National Monument

For Students 3rd - 8th
Brief encyclopedia type article describing the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Related resources available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Emma Lazarus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Brief biographical information on the author of the inscription on the Statue of Liberty, Emma Lazarus. Provides links to related articles, lesson plans and online activities.

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