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The United States Immigration Policy is incredibly complex. To gain a deeper understanding of the criteria, quotas, preferences, and categories of immigrants admitted to the US, class members engage in a role playing activity that simulates this system. Individuals then reflect on how they would revise the system to better protect human rights.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have groups research how US immigration policy has changed since 2010
Classroom Considerations
- The packet includes a note to read "The Advisory on Immigration Status on page 20 before beginning this lesson"
- Requires copies of multiple handouts and extensive prep time to prepare all the materials needed
- Fifth in a series of 13 resources designed to be used in order
- The simulation reflects immigration statistics from 2010 and are thus dated; therefore, consider using stats that reflect current trends
Pros
- The 26-page packet includes a detailed plan for the activities, templates for the required materials, and discussion questions
Cons
- The lesson is based on statistics from 2010 and does not reflect the current immigration debate on immigrant rights versus national security
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