Jean's+Final+Project+Links

Links and annotations for my final project...**Immigrants/Ellis Island ** Collect 5 sites and annotate for each category below:

**3D2-Data, Documents, and Cartoons**  **5D1-Audio Recordings and Sheet Music** ** Beautiful Ohio ** This is the sheet music for this 1918 tune. The ad on page 6 of the music states that it is "the tune all America is humming." This song may be one the immigrants might have heard as they traveled west after arriving at Ellis Island, perhaps looking for work and a home. This song would tie in to a webquest as students could analyze it using the NARA worksheet or the SEA method. I may pose questions such as "Why might this song have been popular at this time period? How might immigrants have been affected by it?" ||
 *  [|Thinkquest site] This site has personal testimonies of people who came through Ellis Island. We would read these as a group and discuss the information that is shared. The quotes are brief so not a lot of reading required. Great for discussion. ||
 * Immigrants to US by country of Origin This chart would be used to determine the top 5 countries from which immigrants arrived between the years 1820-1940. This would be a good lesson on analyzing a data table to find information. ||
 * [|Ohio (a ship)] The ship Ohio and info on its immigrant passengers. This site would give the project a tie to Ohio. We would look at the passenger record, ship manifest and ship itself, seeing what kind of information we could ascertain from any or all documents. ||
 * [|Ellis Island comics] Political cartoons depicting what occurred. These cartoons could be analyzed as a group although I don't think any of the ones here are age-appropriate for my students. ||
 * [|Interactive Tour] Kid-friendly tour of Ellis Island. This would be a stop on a webquest if that is the format I choose to use. ||
 * [|Web Resource] BrainPop offers movies, writing activities, online quizzes--we subscribe to this at our school. Search immigration. This site is a favorite of mine. It provides information about many different topics across the curriculum. We would log in to watch the video about Immigration that addresses this thought--"The US is a country of immigrants. What does that mean?" I'd have them complete the online quiz and the writing activity that explains some of the terms used in the video (both as a group). ||
 * [[file:Josiah Strong.doc]]Josiah Strong quote on American vs. Foreign 1906. This quote could be used to get kids thinking about what it means to be "foreign" in the US or in the case of this quote--what it doesn't mean. This may be too difficult for young students however so I'm not sure if I'll use it. ||
 * [|Annie Moore] NY Times article dated January 2, 1892 on the new immigration buildings opeining on Ellis Island. Annie Moore, a 14 year-old Irish girl and her 2 younger brothers were the first passengers registered through the new station. They were coming to join their parents who were already living in NYC. We would read at this as a group and discuss it. ||
 * [|Citizenship Quiz] Test your knowledge about US history, civics and government! I may use this to demonstrate how little we know about our country. ||
 * [|Ellis Island Timeline] What happened and when at Ellis Island? This would be used to help students understand the purpose of a timeline. Good for use with visual learners. ||
 * 4D1-Photographs and Posters **
 * **10/31/09: ** ||
 * **The following 3 photos could be are all of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island. They could be used to prompt critical thinking (and perhaps could involve a writing activity) about what the immigrants experienced upon coming to the US.** ||
 * **Below is a photo of the landing at Ellis Island. This is quite a building to be sitting out in the NY harbor! What must immigrants have been thinking as their ship approached this building? ** ||
 * [[image:immigrant_landing_station.jpg width="384" height="305"]] ||
 * ** Below are immigrants coming through the landing station. Notice the limited personal belongings each is carrying. What do you think their suitcases might have contained? What might have been their most precious possession? **http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?ils:2:./temp/~pp_pmVv:: ||
 * [[image:arriving_at_Ellis_Island_with_suitcases.jpg width="392" height="273"]] ||
 * **Below is the inside of the station. People are "corralled" into lines much like the lines you would see at Kings Island amusement park. What might they have to wait here for? ** ||
 * [[image:just_arriving.jpg width="306" height="384"]] ||
 * **The following 2 posters could be used to introduce topics related to immigration. The first topic is the idea of the "melting pot" that the US was becoming due to immigration. We have become a nation of many races and we all have to live and get along together. This would tie in with some of our Biblical themes at school. ** ||
 * [[image:The_Melting_Pot_play_poster.jpg width="180" height="246"]] ||
 * **The second poster (below) would prompt a discussion about what the immigrants faced with regard to being foreign in the US. They likely could not speak English yet were trying to create a better life for themselves and their families here. They needed to "fit in" quickly so that they could start to benefit from being in the US. This more modern poster tries to explain the immigration using two brief statements. Not only did the immigrants experience coming to the US, but then they needed to experience acceptance here. This would tie in with treating people who are different with respect as well as with the Bible verses that our students memorize on this topic. ** ||
 * [[image:Immig_American_Value.jpg width="250" height="185"]] ||
 * **All of the primary sources above could be used as part of a webquest where students are asked to analyze materials based on what they know about Immigration. These resources would help them to broaden their perspective on the topic. ** **I would love to incorporate the use of Zoomify into my project. However, most of the photos I've found thus far are not the quality that works well with Zoomify. Suggestions? ** ||
 * [] Immigration challenges for new Americans ||
 * [|LOC Ellis Island PHOTOS] This link has a large collection of photos of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island. ||
 * [|LOC Italian Immigration and History of Ellis Island] This link provides facts about Ellis Island itself (years of operation for ex.) and info about Italian immigrants. ||  ||
 * [|Virtual Tour of Ellis Island] Shows immigrants as well as various areas of the Great Hall. ||
 * [|National Archives] Immigrants landing at Ellis Island photo ||
 * **[|Journey Through Ellis Island]** This is a story told by a park ranger at Ellis Island. He gives an account of what took place at Ellis Island and what immigrants must've experienced there upon their arrival. This would help students to understand what life was like for immigrants. This recording is interesting and factual and would benefit students as they learn about Ellis Island. This could be a "stop" on a webquest to learn about immigration at Ellis Island. ||
 * **America I Love You** T he lyrics of this song tell how immigrants feel about the opportunity they have to come to live in America. It's an upbeat song that expresses their love of our country. This could be used in a lesson on Ellis Island as it helps students to empathize with what the immigrants were going through at this time. ||
 * ** America I Love You recording ** After analyzing the sheet music and anticipating what kind of song this might be, students could hear the recording. The lively music makes a statement as to how Americans felt about their homeland during this time period. This might be a combined activity where students are asked to analyze the sheet music and then the recording using NARA documents as part of a webquest. They would be asked to share what additional information they might have gleaned by hearing the recording in addition to seeing the sheet music. ||
 * **The Flag That's Yours and Mine** This piece of sheet music depicts how people felt about America in the early 1900s. It could be analyzed with students to note how Americans were proud of their country and their flag. This would also include "new Americans" or immigrants. Students may be asked to analyze this piece using the SEA method in groups. ||
 * **You're A Grand Old Flag** and ** You're A Grand Old Rag ** Two very similar versions of a song in sheet music form and recorded. Students may be asked to analyze these two pieces using the SEA method to discover similarities and differences. This music fits with the patriotic theme of the time period. Why might these two similar songs exist? What is the purpose of each? Who is the audience?


 * 6D1-Maps and Video **--All of the below videos and map could be used with Second Graders as they study Immigration.
 * < **Video of Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island**-- @http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/papr:@filreq%28@field%28NUMBER+@band%28lcmp002+m2a13402%29%29+@field%28COLLID+newyork%29%29 This video would be used as specified in my Module 6 Lesson Plan. It would be a great introduction to a discussion on Immigrants arriving at the Immigration Station at Ellis Island. It shows the flurry of activity that was taking place there, what the Immigrants wore during their travels and how few personal belongings they brought with them. ||
 * < **Interactive Map of Immigrants Settling in the US between 1880-2000--** @http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/03/10/us/20090310-immigration-explorer.html?exampleSessionId=1236781830615&exampleUserLabel=nytimes This is an excellent map that would let students see where Immigrants of different origin countries settled as they came to the US. They would also see how the Immigrant population has increased and the changes in where they live over time. This would be an excellent addition to a lesson as we study this topic. It is a great visual representation of the number of people who have come to live in the US over time. ** Looking at Ohio/Hamilton County--- What are the countries of origin of people who settled here in the early 1900s as compared to 2000? ** ||
 * < **<span class="wiki_link_ext">Collection of Videos and Commentary from Immigrants-- **<span class="wiki_link_ext"> History.com<span class="wiki_link_ext"> This is an excellent resource full of information both from people who work at Ellis Island and from some of the Immigrants themselves. I would use this collection of videos to help students understand what Immigrants experienced by listening to their first-hand recollections. ||
 * < **Immigration Through Ellis Island--An Award Winning Documentary Video**--@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4wzVuXPznk&feature=related This account of what took place as Immigrants arrived at Ellis Island includes original footage and it is narrated. Most of the old video clips have no sound so the narration would help students to understand what they are viewing. It is somewhat long (28 min.) so use of the entire video would take a class period. Showing parts would be an option. It would be a great visual and isn't too difficult for younger students. ||
 * < **Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty** -- @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFz_UVjygG4&feature=related This is a first-hand account of immigrants' thoughts and feelings from when they arrived in America. Original video footage is narrated. The interesting part of this video is the process of buying a ticket to unknown places that occurred after the Immigrants passed through Ellis Island. One Immigrant says "It was as if God's great promise had been fulfilled" and another says "It (America) means more to me than my native land." "It's a miracle" is another sentiment followed by "it couldn't be any better." They are thrilled to be here even though they are faced with so many challenges i.e. language, currency, location, transportation. This video would give students further insight into the hopes and dreams of the Immigrants as they came to America. ||
 * **Warren County, Ohio Commissioner, Mike Kilburn addresses Immigration and what illegal immigration is doing to the US.** --@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yvDFlQDBLo This video brings up the term "illegal immigrant" -- a term that students may have heard. Why were so many people welcomed unconditionally back in the 1800-1900s but now we need to regulate who comes to the US? This would be a great brainstorming question to pose. Answers could include--fewer jobs for Americans, more crime as a result, overpopulation in some areas, overcrowding in public schools... ||