The Process of Naturalization

Today we look at the process immigrants must go through to become a citizen.  One of the major obstacles is passing the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Test.  Students will take the test today to see if they know as much as the average "new citizen".

Where did you come from?

http://www.surnamedb.com/

http://www.houseofnames.com/

http://worldnames.publicprofiler.org/Main.aspx

http://www.ellisisland.org/

http://www.cyndislist.com/

When finished with your KWL chart click on the following link to play a game:  Immigration Nation

Immigration Nation

During our study of the industrial revolution, you saw how people who desired a weekly paycheck moved off the farms and into the cities.  These cities were centers of trade and had a natural appeal for newly arriving immigrants.  Immigration helped to fuel the industrial revolution as people from all over the world came to America looking for opportunities. 

Today you will take an online field trip to Ellis Island where you will learn more about immigration.  Click on the following link:  Immigrant field trip

You will be given a KWL chart to fill out as you explore.

National Geographic:-Megastructures-Extreme Railway

Click on the following link to watch today's video:  Film

Transportation Revolution

Go to the following link to watch a video and answer the questions you were given at the beginning of class:  Video

When finished with the video, go to the following link to fill out the map for canals and railroads: 
canals and railroads map

Industrial Revolution Activities

Click on the following link to read about 3 giants of the early Industrial Revolution:  Information

Make sure you take good notes because you will have some activities to complete.  Click on the following link to go to the activities page:  Activities

Industrial Revolution

Today, we will begin our unit on the First Industrial Revolution by researching inventions and inventors.  If you are not at school today, go to the following site to find the chart to copy and complete:  Inventions and Inventors of the Industrial Revolution Chart

When finished, watch the following video
clip about the industrial revolution:

http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution/videos#the-industrial-revolition