The ellis island webquest is a webquest i created using scholastics website. For example, webquests are lessons developed by teachers and university education students. Why do different places have different natural resources. On the west coast, asian immigrants were processed at angel island, often called the ellis island of the west. You will take a tour of ellis island, read the experience of a young immigrant boy named seymour, and analyze some of the current immigration statistics. The fastest growing online auction site in north america. Ellis island is located in new york and was the gateway to america for many immigrants from 1892 1954. Over 12 million immigrants entered the united states through this small island in new york harbor and more than 40% of americans can trace their ancestors back to ellis island. This is a 7 page webquest that goes along with the free scholastic ellis island website. Rock and earth taken from massive construction projects, such as the building of new york citys subway tunnels, was added as landfill around the original island. My sister and i were on our farm tending the crops. Ellis island webquest by kim amburgey teachers pay teachers.
Ellis island interactive tour with facts, pictures, video. The exploration was created for 6th graders in a class called writers studio. This webquest was created as an introductory exploration about the topic of immigration and heritage. As you make your way through the tour of ellis island, answer the following questions. After reading information, looking at pictures, and listening to interviews your own thoughts and feelings will be. In this book, you will find information on where the immigrants that landed on ellis island came from, why they wanted to come to the united states, and how it was decided if they could stay in the united states or have to go back home. The largest building on ellis island, made of red brick, opened in 1900 and became a famous symbol of american immigration. The importance of this island on society during the gilded age and on american society as a whole cannot be overstated. First immigration quotas ellis island is officially closed ellis island opens as a museum 4. Students will understand the immigrants experience through viewing the virtual tour of ellis. They did not allow any sick people into the united states. Failed to defeat great britain and abdicated in 1814.
In the 1600s it was originally called kioshuk or gull island by the mohegan tribe. Learn about immigration on ellis island in this interactive, virtual tour. Ellis island is used as a war hospital end of literacy tests in the tests were for people under 16 over 16 which ethnic group was almost entirely banned. Make sure you also click on the photos tab and the did you know to help you answer questions. Ellis island is a small island in new york harbor, near manhattan. The caribbean was one of the earliest projects of european colonization in what we now call the atlantic world. Gateway to dreams is an ellis island and immigration webquest. It is designed to use students time well, to focus on using information rather than looking for it, and to support students thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Angel island, which lies off the coast of san francisco, opened in 1910. The class focuses on helping 6th graders become better writers. Make sure you also click on the photos tab and the did you know to. The holocaust webquest uses an amazing website created by united states holocaust.
The ellis island webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to explore ellis island and learn about the positive and negative experiences immigrants had at ellis island. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The questions on the webquest have students exam photographs, text, captions and maps on the scholastic we. If you had to move to another country, but could only bring one medium sized suitcase, what would you bring. The answers to the questions can be found in your 3. Returned to power briefly in 1815 but was defeated and died in exile. Content posted in 2011 scholar commons university of south. Students will gain basic knowledge about the holocaust by completing an internetbased worksheet. Role of cmcembedded webquests in enhancement of online students knowledge. Although the chinese exclusion act of 1882 restricted immigration, 175,000 chinese came through angel island over a period of three decades. Ellis island webquest by bookishviolet teachers pay teachers.
Label the numbered areas from the map on the website. As you go, write each bold question down in your notebook, then follow the instructions to answer the question. Bode 79 graders an oral history of eleven teens who immigrated to the u. Name the earths five main oceans and the square miles of each. At ellis island, immigrants were inspected and had to pass many tests before they were allowed to enter america. What was the first test used to check if immigrants. These futurefit extension activities are designed to reinforce the concepts included in the worksheet activity. Ellis island has had many names and many functions over the years. Ellis island interactive tour with facts, pictures, video scholastic. Describe what you see in the photos from ellis island. All the questions on this quiz are based on information that can be found on the page at ellis island. In 1890, president benjamin harrison established the nations first immigration station on ellis island. This webquest was updated with new questions on april 27, 2020great for distance learning. With liberty and justice for all learning about ellis island 2.
Free abels island worksheets and literature unit for. Guided questions will be provided to assist student learning. I chose this topic because i am able to provide many authentic artifacts such as, money, pictures, sea shells, and other items, being that my parents are for these particular islands. Process you will visit websites provided in this packet to research islam, and use this information to answer each tasks questions completely. Some bloomsburg area schools web pages have links to web sites outside the basd web site. Ellis island unit, lesson 1 michigan state university. After completing the activities in this web quest, you should be able to put yourself in the shoes of these immigrant and imagine what this experience was like. Ellis island immigration webquest by history wizard tpt. This webquest requires the student to research two caribbean islands extensively and work with a group to present their findings. You are getting ready to embark on your trip to the caribbean island, but before we leave have to gather some information. For webquest or practice, print a copy of this quiz at the ellis island webquest print page. Coral reefs are warm, clear, shallow ocean habitats that. How many immigrants were processed each day every day of the year. Introduction task process evaluation conclusion credits teacher page how your project is evaluated.
Who was the first immigrant to arrive at ellis island. Overthrew french directory in 1799 and became emperor of the french in 1804. The second part of your grade will come from your group members evaluation. Uncovering the secrets of the lost colony description. Lost colony, roanoke, native americans, theory, assimilate. Facts about immigration, pictures of ellis island, oral histories, and videos help explain the. Due to the many oyster beds found near the island, dutch settlers renamed it oyster island. Fisher 57 graders a description of the passage through ellis island, wonderfully illustrated with many historical photographs. You are about to embark on a webquest journey that will make you an expert on ellis island. If you click on these links to visit other sites, you are subject to the privacy policies of those sites while you are visiting them, rather than the basd policies. This worksheet includes several futurefit extension activities that highlight 21st century skills like critical thinking, service mentality, and creativity.
The importance of this island on society during the gilded age and on. Stairway to the great hall at ellis island, doctors carefully checked to see if the immigrants were healthy. Objectives of this curricula is to overcome the linguistic, political, and geographic fragmentation that has traditionally characterized the region through an multi cultural, interdisciplinary, thematic, collaborative online unit. As you explore, please write your responses to the following questions. Fun facts and worksheets about ellis island that can be used in a teaching activity with the free webcast from ellis island. This webquest was made for finnish middle school students who have had 46 years of english. Free abels island study unit worksheets for teachers to print. The webquest contains 55 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics. Ellis island is a piece of land located in the upper portion of new york bay. Includes textdependent questions, vocabulary, and irresistible teacher tips. Ellis island is a book containing facts about immigrants arriving to the united states. In 1903 how many immigrants were unloaded in one day. On a piece of paper you will list the members of your group including yourself. Simulate the immigration process at ellis island, with some students acting as examiners and others pretending to be immigrants.
The students read information about immigrants experiences, listen to immigrants stories, and follow the steps an immigrant went through upon arriving on ellis island. In this historically accurate passage, the use of a direct quotation will help students understand the bittersweet experience of a chinese immigrant on angel island. Longwood middle school library projects ellis island webquest letter. Answer questions in complete sentences, unless its a fill in the blank questions. The island was also known as dyre, bucking and andersons island. The main activity for this webquest will be to use the internet to explore islam and gain a better understanding of the muslim people. You and your 2 friends were on a plane to your favorite vacation spot when the plane suddenly crashed in a remote location. Give an example see map 3 what types of volcanoes are formed at spreading centers. In 1891, ellis island was chosen by the immigration bureau to be the location of. In this webquest, students will take on the role of detectives who have been assigned to solve the mystery of what happened to the famous lost colony of roanoke island. After reading information, looking at pictures, and listening to interviews your own thoughts and feelings will be written in you ellis island journal. The oceans contain roughly 97% of the earths water supply.
Self assembly of complex structures, michael nellis. This grade will be on your overall final project and presentation. This webquest was designed for the students to work in groups, so first you want to divide the class into 2 groups and that you think with work well together. The sun was shining down on our skin, flies were buzzing. Before participating in an in class role play of the immigration process at ellis island you will use the internet to research ellis island immigration. In this book, you will find information on where the immigrants that landed on ellis island came from, why they wanted to come to the united states, and how it was decided if they. First immigration quotas ellis island is officially closed ellis island opens as a museum part two 4. A webquest about survival to go with my teaching unit on survival. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. I use it with my gifted and talented second graders, but it is also appropriate for grades 3, 4 and 5. The passage how did most immigrants begin their journey, and how long did they travel on the.
You will have to research the weather for your island for the week that you will be there, and the weather typical of that island for this time of year. Pdf how does mobility change over time for older adults, and. Each group is going to be responsible for presenting several different aspects of their assigned island, so you need to break the 2 groups into subgroups the number of students in your. These worksheets share interesting historical tidbits about ellis island and include research questions for independent student work. Dear grandpa, in 1893 when i immigrated to america it was a journey i will never forget. Introduction task process evaluation conclusion credits teacher page introduction. By 1917 how long did it take a doctor to do a health check. In todays lesson we will be learning more interesting facts about ellis island, and try putting ourselves in the shoes of an immigrant travelling across the atlantic ocean to ellis island. Ellis island printable 3rd 5th grade teachervision.
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