Ellis Island: The History of U.S. Immigration (Age 10-14)
Nelson Vargas, J.D. Professor
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An exploration of the history of US immigration, from Ellis Island to the 21st Century
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Imagine leaving your home and traveling to a strange new land. In this course, you'll explore the history of US immigration, from the perspective of the immigrants themselves. You will experience the stories of immigrants, you'll hear the stories of immigrants traveling on steamships to Ellis Island. You'll hear the stories of modern day refugees who are processed overseas and fly here on commercial flights. Students will hear the stories of immigrants in their own words. They’ll hear from...
Students will learn the history of US immigration, from the perspective of the immigrants.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(388)
I am a judge, former federal prosecutor, policy counsel, and college and law school professor. My bachelor's degree is from the State University of New York at Albany in Political Science and History, with a minor in Economics. I also earned a...
Group Class
$20
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-6 learners per class
