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This project will replace the test at the end of the unit. Please take the time that I give you in class to use the computers if you are a student who does not have Internet access outside of school. You will be graded on completion of requirements (see below), historical content, historical accuracy, and creativity. Students who chose to do the bare minimum on this project will be graded accordingly.

Immigration Scrapbook Project:

At the turn of the century, new immigrants flooded the gates into America. There were two major periods of immigration: “Old Immigration” and “New Immigration”. The people who came to America experienced hardships and economic progress. Their story is the story of America’s growth and expansion. To deepen your understanding of the immigrant’s story, you will role-play an immigrant from one of the nations included in the two immigration periods. Then, you will complete the following activities.

1. Determine the nation that you will call your home before immigration to America. 2. Write a minimum one-two page typed story about your home nation, a biographical sketch of the character you have chosen to role-play, your reasons for coming to America, and your new life in America. 3. Then, create a scrapbook of your experiences from the moment you left your home nation through your first year in America. The scrapbook must include the following: a. Artifacts or memorabilia that represent your home nation (flag, national anthem, photographs of historical figures) b. Photographs of your family or friends with caption. You are required to have at least one family photo and one photo of yourself in America. c. Artifacts, memorabilia, and information about your first sight of America, your new home, job, expectations of America and social experiences (pay stub, job description, high school or college experiences) d. Five journal entries including at least one from your trip to America and one of your experiences at Ellis Island. e. Each photograph or item must have a caption to illustrate its importance f. Creative design features that create interest for others viewing your scrapbook.

You may buy a scrapbook to put together or we will supply you with construction paper to hole punch and then connect. You will not be penalized for not purchasing an actual scrapbook, I have done this project before and construction paper works just as well.

This project is due on November 29; 2007- Blocks 1,2,5 will have class that day and it is due in class. Blocks 3, 4 you may turn your project in anytime before 3pm on November 29, 2007