Welcome
to Ellis Island Web Quest
Introduction Task
Resources Process
Evaluation Conclusion
Introduction
This web quest has been designed to assist 8th Graders
in learning more about immigrants and Ellis Island. Students
will be very interested in learning about the harsh physical and medical
examinations immigrants faced upon arrival at Ellis Island as well as the
"push-pull" factors that influenced this great wave of immigration into
the United States between the years of 1865-1914.
Task
Read the two page article in website listed in the Resource section below.
Scroll through the table located at Exhibits website listed
in the Additional Resource section below. Choose five (5) names from
the list and write them on your paper. Include, from the table, the
information regarding their native country, when they arrived , and their
field of interest in your selection. Show your results to your parents,
grandparents, or other family members and request their assistance with
additional information.
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Resources
Exhibits ~ Immigrants who passed
through Ellis Island and went on to have illustious careers.
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/ellisisle/reborn.html
Additional Resources
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/ellisisle/fame.html
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The Process
1.You will need a sheet of paper and pencil or pen to assist you in
completion of this webquest.
2.Click on the website located at the Resource section on this page.
Read the two page article and take notes where necessary.
3.Click on the website located at the Additional Resource section on
this page.
4.Randomly choose five names from the list and write them on your paper.
5.From the table next to your selection, include the following:
A) Information regarding their native country
B) When they arrived at Ellis Island
C) Their field of interest
6.Share your responses with your parents, grandparents, or other family
members and request their assistance with additional input.
7.Be prepared to share your information with the class.
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Evaluation
Upon completion, students will be assessed by their classmates
through an oral presentation during class.
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Conclusion
Students will broaden their knowledge of famous people who once passed
through Ellis Island on their quest for fame and fortune when entering
the United States.
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