Discover Ellis Island
In this 4 lesson class based on the “What was” books, we will take a look at Ellis Island and learn about how it shaped the United States. We will examine the history of immigration and the various tests that people had to complete.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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4 pre-recorded lessons
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1 hour per week. There will be 4 homework assignments for students to complete each week. There will also be additional worksheets and puzzles posted to the classroom page.Assessment
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US Grade 1 - 4
Immigration is note a new subject in American History, but in the late 1800's-early 1900's, Ellis Island was an important entry point for those coming to the U.S. In this class, we will learn about Ellis Island using the book by Patricia Brennan Demuth, "What Was Ellis Island?" We will explore the different reasons people were immigrating, what types of tests they had to go through once they reached the island, why some people were turned away and sent back to their country of origin, and what life was like in the United States after leaving the Island. This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the history of immigration and the importance of Ellis Island and Angel Island and what happened to the people that wen there.
Our goals for this class are to:
Write about what we learn.
Use primary sources and different types of media (such as film and art) to learn about historical events.
Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events.
Research, organize, and present their research on various topics, events, and figures.
Discuss topics while focusing on using specific details, facts, and reasons to support their opinions.
Use technology to research both past and current events and topics.
Recognized Inequities and their causes
Understand differences between present and past perspectives, and apply it to present day issues
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction, Chapter 1-2
What was Ellis Island? Why did people immigrate to the United States and why did they have to stop there? Lesson 2:
Chapter 3-4
What tests did the immigrants have to go through and why? Why did some have to stay on the island? Lesson 3:
Chapter 5
Starting new lives; Child labor Lesson 4:
Chapters 6-8
What was Angel Island? How was it different; Ellis Island closes; What can you find on Ellis Island today? Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this class, there will some discussions of racism and discrimination. These topics will be handled in an age appropriate manner.
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform.
Supply List
All supplies need will be posted the beginning of each week.
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Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
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