Mr. Stratton's Immigration Web-quest
Introduction
During the years between 1820 and 1924, thirty-five million people came to America from countries around the world. For most of them, the trip to America was difficult and dangerous. When they arrived in America, most immigrants had to go to a place called Ellis Island. At Ellis Island, immigrants were inspected before they were allowed into the United States. By completing these activities, you will learn about some of these experiences and why the United States is called "Nations of all Nations". No single place is more responsible for making the United States the most diverse multicultural mosaic in the world than Ellis Island, which is in the New York Bay. Today almost 50% of all American citizens can trace their ancestry to those who came through Ellis Island. Most came to America from countries all over the world, as passengers booked in steerage class, on the many steamships that were ferried to Ellis Island for inspection. The vast majority had very little money and brought only the baggage they could carry. They endured a difficult and dangerous journey because of dreams of a new life filled with economic opportunity, religious freedom, and political liberty.
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Process
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STEP One: Ellis Island Tour
Take the complete Ellis Island Tour and
Activity: Create a Google Slide presentation.
1) When did the Ellis Island Immigration Station Open? Why was it originally built?
2) How long did processing take for an average immigrant?
3) List the 10 steps in the arrival process and a little (2-3 sentences) about each step.
STEP Two: The Silent Movie was the most popular form of entertainment of its time. Watch the following short from the movie "The Kid". Answer the following questions.
1) I know the movie was a silent movie. Did you like the way the music went with the movie? Why or Why not?
2) Was there a bit that made you smile or giggle a little, more maybe? If so what scene? If not what change would you make to make you smile/giggle?
3. Add any other comments about the video you would like to say. Did you like the video? Why or Why not?
STEP Three: Tenement Museum
Activity: Answer questions 1-2 in complete sentences.
Over 10,000 people lived at 97 Orchard Street between the years 1870 and 1915. Click on several floors of the Tenement Museum and take notes on who has lived there in l870 and 1915 and insert two pictures from each time era.
1. Identify at least 4 changes in the rooms between time periods? What can you conclude about the families and neighborhood at each time in history by the changes you observed?
2. How did the families organize their space in 1870? What was the differences in the rooms between 1870 and 1915?
Step Four: Your History . How to search: Go to Google. Insert your last name and family history. Example: "Stratton family history". Then click on all the following websites
1. Find the history of your name. First and last. copy/paste a brief description of your family history from the house of names website in the resources.
2. Find your Coat of Arms If you cannot find your last name try your mother maiden last name. Website for your crest
3. Who in your family immigrated to the United States? Check the roles of Ellis Island. What country did they come from?
4. What famous Americans share your last name?
STEP One: Ellis Island Tour
Take the complete Ellis Island Tour and
Activity: Create a Google Slide presentation.
1) When did the Ellis Island Immigration Station Open? Why was it originally built?
2) How long did processing take for an average immigrant?
3) List the 10 steps in the arrival process and a little (2-3 sentences) about each step.
STEP Two: The Silent Movie was the most popular form of entertainment of its time. Watch the following short from the movie "The Kid". Answer the following questions.
1) I know the movie was a silent movie. Did you like the way the music went with the movie? Why or Why not?
2) Was there a bit that made you smile or giggle a little, more maybe? If so what scene? If not what change would you make to make you smile/giggle?
3. Add any other comments about the video you would like to say. Did you like the video? Why or Why not?
STEP Three: Tenement Museum
Activity: Answer questions 1-2 in complete sentences.
Over 10,000 people lived at 97 Orchard Street between the years 1870 and 1915. Click on several floors of the Tenement Museum and take notes on who has lived there in l870 and 1915 and insert two pictures from each time era.
1. Identify at least 4 changes in the rooms between time periods? What can you conclude about the families and neighborhood at each time in history by the changes you observed?
2. How did the families organize their space in 1870? What was the differences in the rooms between 1870 and 1915?
Step Four: Your History . How to search: Go to Google. Insert your last name and family history. Example: "Stratton family history". Then click on all the following websites
1. Find the history of your name. First and last. copy/paste a brief description of your family history from the house of names website in the resources.
2. Find your Coat of Arms If you cannot find your last name try your mother maiden last name. Website for your crest
3. Who in your family immigrated to the United States? Check the roles of Ellis Island. What country did they come from?
4. What famous Americans share your last name?
Resources
New York Times resources
ELLIS ISLAND WEBSITE. Find YOUR FAMILY.
Library Of Congress
What does your last name mean?
What does your first name mean ?
House of names
History of family name and Coat of Arms
Other interesting family information
Watch videos of those who have toured Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services
Live Cameras at the Statue of Liberty
ELLIS ISLAND WEBSITE. Find YOUR FAMILY.
Library Of Congress
What does your last name mean?
What does your first name mean ?
House of names
History of family name and Coat of Arms
Other interesting family information
Watch videos of those who have toured Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services
Live Cameras at the Statue of Liberty