(Im)migration

(Im)migration

(Im)migration is a natural pattern of human existence. Our ability to move and adapt to different environments means that for centuries humans actively sought for a better place to live -- whether that better is about access to resources, safety, or opportunity. In these resources, students explore how we can understand individual stories and patterns of migration in ways that celebrate the fluidity of national identity.
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(Im)migration: Unit Teaching Ideas

N4 artists offer an interdisciplinary exploration of (im)migration.

Interdisciplinary, Grades 5-12

N4 artists offer an interdisciplinary exploration of (im)migration.

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Immigrant Superheroes

Use the immigrant superhero character to explore immigrant identity. 
Grades 3-12

Use the immigrant superhero character to explore immigrant identity. 

English, Social Studies, Grade Level: 3-12

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Immigration Interview

Students examine different perspectives on immigration, including their own, and then interview someone in their community who has experienced immigration.

English, Social Studies, Grade level: 6-12

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Story Exchange Prompt, The Unknown

A story exchange prompt and images to explore the idea of the unknown.

All Content Areas, Grade level: 6-12

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Story Exchange Prompt: Journey

A story exchange prompt and short texts to explore the concept of the journey.
Social Studies, English, Grade Level: 5-12

A story exchange prompt and short texts to explore the concept of the journey.

Social Studies, English, Grade Level: 5-12

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Student and Teacher Voices: "If You Go to X as a Tourist..."

Student and teacher writing that explains where they live to outsiders 
English, Social Studies, Grade level: 6-12

Student and teacher writing that explains where they live to outsiders. 

English, Social Studies, Grade level: 6-12

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The Story of What We Eat: Food and Identity

A series of activities, including a Story Exchange, exploring food and identity. 
English, Social Studies, Art: Grade levels 6-12

A series of activities, including a Story Exchange, exploring food and identity. 

English, Social Studies, Art: Grade Levels 6-12

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Your Place: Insider/Outsider

In this activity, you explain a place you know well to outsiders. 
English, Social Studies, Grade level: 6-12

In this activity, students investigate the difference between outsider and insider perspectives of the place where they live.  

English, Social Studies, Grade level: 6-12

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