> David,
>
> We do a full immersion immigration program.  As a previsit, classes
> fill out
> a manifest form and assume a "character" coming to America.  When
> they
> arrive at the museum (as if they are stepping off the boat at Ellis
> Island),
> they are met by an immigration officer (a costumed museum theatre
> interpreter) and then are put through a mock physical and legal
> examination.
>  The experience culminates with first person retellings of the
> stories of
> the major immigrant groups to our area.
>
> I have a book list and sample activities that I would be happy to
> share if
> you want to contact me off list.
>
> For this experience, it is a great way for the students to experience
> the
> fears and unknown of our country's immigrants.  I think one of the
> great
> activities and things to stress is the fact that you could only bring
> limited items with you.  In our material age, what would you bring if
> limited to x number of items?  What things would be most important to
> you
> and most necessary.  (Note: This activity is also wonderful in
> thinking
> about westward expansion.
>
> Christina
> Christina M. Myatt
> Theatrical Programming Coordinator
> Putnam Museum
> 1717 West 12th Street
> Davenport IA 52804
> 563.324.1054 ext. 207 (phone)
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Lynx <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 16:03:09 -0700
> Subject: Teaching about Immigration
>
> > I am partnering with a local school next year to develop a lesson
> > plan
> > around immigration. The students will work on a final project about
> > an
> > ancestor in their past, or one chosen from a list.
> >
> > I was wondering what other educators have done this, and if there
> are
> > videos/books etc on helping students to understand and research
> > immigration.
> >
> > Thanks
> > David Lynx, Curator or Education
> > Yakima Valley Museum
> >
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