Question/Problem 9:What effects did immigrants have on the United States?

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1. understand the obstacles and difficulties faced by groups of immigrants as they entered this country.

2. recognize the contributions of some famous immigrants and be able to appreciate the contributions of all immigrants.

1. The teacher should provide background information on immigration. Students should be reminded that immigrants had come to America since the first colonists arrived in the 16th century. The teacher should also place emphasis on Americanization and assimilation.

2. Using available classroom and library resources, students should be instructed to follow instructions on the accompanying "Immigration Research Project." Students could work together in groups or study immigrant groups individually.

3. The culminating activity for the research project is a poster. These may be displayed around the room or used as part of an oral presentation about the information learned.

1. Student textbooks and other library resources
2. Resource: "Immigrants Research Project" worksheet