The Guiding Questions

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questions to consider.jpgActivity 1
  1. What is an immigrant?
  2. What are some reasons that people chose to immigrate to the United States?
  3. What is Ellis Island?
  4. Why do we refer the United States as a "melting pot" or a "salad bowl?"
  5. Where can we trace own roots back to?

Activity 2
  1. How can a video diary be utilized to share a family's roots? (Transition lesson from Activity 1)
  2. For what reasons are last names used as identifiers (past and present)?
  3. Where might a family's last name originate?
  4. Do last names have meanings? Explain.
  5. What is a manifest?
  6. Why was it important for Ellis Island Inspector to check passenger information against ships' manifest?

Activity 3
  1. What cultural differences are associated with men and women?
  2. What is a stereotype?
  3. What is fair and unfair?
  4. What makes each of us unique?
  5. Why should we celebrate our cultural diversity and compliment what makes others special?

Activity 4
  1. How can we celebrate our differences?
  2. What foods are eaten in other countries?
  3. What holidays are celebrated around the world?
  4. What are traditions?
  5. What types of music are listened to in other places?