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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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Cis: Shaping Texas: The Effects of Immigration, 1970 2020

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines trends in immigration to Texas in the decades from 1970 on, and the impact on the population of various regions and cities in Texas. Written in 1995, the projections it offers are for 1995-2020. The article also looks at how...
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CBS

Cbs News: Immigration and Naturalization

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding interactive page that discusses immigration. You can find out the breakdown of immigrants to America, take a U.S. citizenship test, and view videos regarding immigration and immigration reform.
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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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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains an interactive timeline about the history of immigration in the United States.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Migration

For Students 9th - 10th
There are 232 million people living outside their country of birth. Learn about the reasons why people migrate from their home country and the impact, positive and negative, migration has on countries. Additionally, learn about illegal...
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Breakthrough: Iced (I Can End Deportation)

For Students 9th - 10th
Pretend you are an immigrant teenager and see how much you know about becoming a United States citizen. Play this online video game and see if you can make the right choices to avoid deportation by experiencing first hand what a...
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BBC

Bbc News: Us Immigrants Stage Boycott Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed report of the May 1, 2006 protest against immigration law reform. Immigrants across the United States boycotted work to show their worth to America's economy. Provides links to a collection of stories about the immigration debate.
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PBS

Pbs: Destination America

For Students 9th - 10th
Why did they come? When did they come? Find out the answers and learn much about immigration to America that has been going on for generations.
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Harvard University

Harvard Univ. Library: The Tide of Immigration: The Alien Contract Labor Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter from a 1916 book by Frank Julian Warne, titled The Tide of Immigration, outlines how the so-called native workers' jobs should be protected from the influx of immigrants. Read about the law that made it illegal for...
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Illegal Immigration Protest: Photograph

For Students 9th - 10th
Color photograph of a protest against illegal immigration reform in Alabama.
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BBC

Bbc News: Migration Key Issue as Mexico's Calderon Visits Us

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News examines the issues of migration from Mexico to the United States. Arizona's illegal immigration and the implications of the drug violence in Mexico on economic cooperation between Mexico and the U.S. are discussed in some...
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Dieoff.com: Immigration, Jobs, & Wages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Dieoff.com provides an essay about the issue of immigration. The author challenges position that immigration is good for America.
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Ny Times: Biometrics to Track Who Crosses Borders

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the challenges the U.S. government faces in using biometric data, such as scanned fingerprints and facial features, to track foreign visitors in an effort to control illegal immigration and terrorist activity. Click on link for...
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Ny Times: Biometrics to Track Who Crosses Borders

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the challenges the U.S. government faces in using biometric data, such as scanned fingerprints and facial features, to track foreign visitors in an effort to control illegal immigration and terrorist activity. Click on link for...
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Curated OER

Ny Times: Biometrics to Track Who Crosses Borders

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the challenges the U.S. government faces in using biometric data, such as scanned fingerprints and facial features, to track foreign visitors in an effort to control illegal immigration and terrorist activity. Click on link for...

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