Unit+4+Immigration

//During this unit you will learn about the various reasons why people came to america and why immigrants felt it was important to become a citizen.//
= = =January 3, 2012 = = = =Target: (copy this into your reflection log) = =To understand the concept behind immigration. = = =

=Thinking Question:= Why are people willing to struggle to overcome difficult obstacles in order to migrate? On your paper take 1 minute and write down some reasons as to why you would leave your country. Please make sure that you write this on your handout.

As you work through the ppt keep the above question in mind. This is the ppt used in the classroom This ppt can be downloaded and printed at home the slids are free of pictures.

If you are unable to get to the website via the ppt here is the web site address []

Here is a video that shows what it was like to come to America-If you know this is what was waiting do you think you have ventured out and left everything behind why or why not? 3 sentnences (ticket out)

=Immigration Lesson 2 The Push Pull Factor=

=Target: (copy this into your reflection log) =

= Interpret the push pull factors of economic opportunity in relation to immigration. =

=Thinking Question:=

How did the rise of American Industry act as a push pull factor for immigration?

Day 2 Coming to america After watching this video do you think that America was an easy place to come to and start a new life? why or why not?