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).