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This “They Don’t Know Me”: Exposing the Myths and Establishing the Facts about Immigration lesson plan also includes:
- Huddled Mass or Second Class? (.html)
- Entire Unit (.pdf)
- Resources on Immigration (.pdf)
- Standards Alignment (.pdf)
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Middle schoolers engage in a instructional activity that teaches them to distinguish myths from facts about United States immigration. Class members take an immigration quiz, watch a "What Would You do" video, and discuss how they could be an ally to someone being bullied.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have those who object to the facts referenced in the myths do their fact checking and cite their sources
- Laminate the scenarios to permit reuse
Classroom Considerations
- Second in a series of three resources designed for Hispanic Heritage Month
- Requires projection equipment for the video clip and copies of multiple handouts for each participant
- Ensure the class members have experience conducting safe and respectful discussions of controversial issues
Pros
- The 15-page packet is richly detailed and carefully scaffolded
Cons
- The link to the video clip is broken
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