Unit+Objectives

 Unit Objectives



Students will be able to...


 * write historically acurate diary entries, journal entries and letters
 * participate in role playing activities and reflect
 * conduct research and interviews
 * present research findings in a culminating activity
 * create RAFTs and Political Cartoons
 * understand why many immigrants left their homelands and came to the U.S
 * understand what life was like for immigrants once they arrived in the U.S
 * understand harsh working conditions, labor unions and social changes
 * understand the importance of having knowledge of laws, voting, candidates and their stance of issues