When it was my turn, doctors examined me for sicknesses. Ellis island virtual tour worksheets lesson worksheets. Located in the ellis island national museum of immigration, the american family. The ellis island webquest is a webquest i created using scholastics website. Complete the interactive tour of ellis island and then use the tabs at the top of the screen to complete the other sections of this worksheet. The immigrant experience 1880 1920 webquest introduction. Franz and ulrike schumacher have just arrived on ellis island. Dutch settlers called the island oyster island because of the abundance of oyster beds nearby. When they arrived in america, most immigrants had to go to a place called ellis island. The students read information about immigrants experiences, listen to immigrants stories, and follow the steps an immigrant went through upon arriving on ellis island. English esl webquest worksheets most downloaded 30 results. Most who stayed settled in new york or other cities, in urban neighborhoods organized by ethnic groups. Ellis island worksheet pdf free printables worksheet. After 1886, they were greeted by the statue of liberty and, after 1892, examined at the ellis island immigration center.
Ellis island this is a lesson about the immigration procedures at ellis island. At ellis island, immigrants were inspected and had to pass many tests before they were allowed to enter america. Students take a virtual tour of ellis island and answer questions. It focuses on the immigration process in ellis island and the immigrants journey to america. The process of passing through ellis island lesson plan packet pdf. Combine multiple worksheets into one using vba, atomic structure and the periodic table worksheet answers, periodic trends worksheet answers chemistry, exponential growth and decay worksheet algebra 2, circles worksheet find the center and radius of each, multi step equations worksheet answer key, work and power worksheet 1 answer key, waves and sound worksheet, factoring by. In 1890, president benjamin harrison established the nations first immigration station on ellis island. We strive for compliance to the web content accessibility guidelines and will promptly correct any reported problems. Fun facts and worksheets about ellis island that can be used in a teaching activity with the free webcast from ellis island. What was the first test used to check if immigrants. Immigration to the usa a webquest on ellis and angel islands. You will be pretending to be an immigrant coming through ellis island and you need to find out as much information about the journey as possible so that you are well prepared to make your voyage to the united states of america. Write a brief paragraph explaining your emotions at the time and your expectations for the examinations at ellis island. On ellis island people checked if you were ready to live in america.
This webquest will show you the steps that immigrants had to go through to become a citizen. Students will learn about the process and creatively write about what it was like for immigrants to pass through ellis island. Fun facts and worksheets about ellis island that can be used in a teaching activity with the free webcast from ellis island worksheets. Alexander hamilton, for example, was born on the island of st. Ellis island has had many names and many functions over the years. The stairs of separation after both inspections there were three staircases. Materials 1ipads 1 per groups of 2 2 ellis island board wqr codes see how to assemble ellis island board 3 ellis island webquest.
One of the questions i was asked was do you have over 10 american dollars with you right now. In addition to those hardships, when they arrived, they had to go through ellis island, the immigration headquarters. Learn about immigration on ellis island in this interactive, virtual tour. Displaying all worksheets related to ellis island virtual tour. A collection of english esl worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about webquest, webquest. What was the process for being cleared if you were a medical detainee. The two immigration officers are going to ask them a whole lot of questions about their past and their future. Ellis island interactive tour this sheet guides students through an interactive tour of ellis island. United states immigration scavenger hunt answer key. Worksheets are an interactive tour of ellis island by, how teachers can develop a webquest for an ellis island, ellis island webquest tour, ellis island simulation, ellis island webquest, ellis island burns, unit 1 the gilded age lessons railroads and invention, hss grade 4 americas salad the story of. Do you think they are dressed like typical americans of the day. First immigration quotas ellis island is officially closed ellis island opens as a museum 4. Webquest on immigration due on october 23th step one.
This web quest is intended for a third grade history lesson. Welcome to ellis island as immigrants arrived to the east coast of the united states, they were escorted to ellis island just off the new york state coast. At the time, people traveled across the atlantic ocean by steamship to the bustling port of new york city. What would the board of special inquiry have to decide.
Todays immigrants dont want to blend in and become americanized. Ask anyone whos been at it for even a little while and youll inevitably hear tales of surfing the internet in pajamas at three in the morning, climbing over fences to get to abandoned cemeteries, and purposely trying to get locked into libraries overnight. Joining brother and his family, will work in his brothers shop. Frontier central school district is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website for people with disabilities. Although ellis island and the american family immigration history center are closed, our research associates are ready to help you. Students will pretend they are immigrants, leaving their homeland and heading to america, passing through ellis island. Ellis island interactive tour with facts, pictures, video scholastic.
Are you one of the millions whos discovered that genealogy is absolutely addicting. In 1892, president benjamin harrison designated ellis island in new york harbor as the nations first immigration station. It should wrap, then the bar will grow in height if more space is needed. Peace and solidarity ellis island ellis island webquest. Most of the funds that were raised were used to restore parts of ellis island including repairs to the sea wall and selected buildings. Ellis island is used as a war hospital end of literacy tests in the tests were for people under 16 over 16 which ethnic group was almost entirely banned. If you click on these links to visit other sites, you are subject to the privacy policies of those sites while you are visiting them, rather than the basd policies. Teach kids with an engaging blended english program. In 1891, ellis island was chosen by the immigration bureau to be the location of the immigration station. A true book by elaine landau immigrants went through an interview process when arriving at ellis island. Watch the following videos for a few facts and figures about ellis island and american immigration. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. How many immigrants came through ellis island on their way to america. A month later i arrived at this place called ellis island.
I have used it as a whole group activity as we explore the website together on the smartboard. Let students work on their own either in the computer lab or at home to learn more about ellis island. Describe what you see in the photos from ellis island. Italians who tried to fight these conditions by joining unions found that many. From 1892 to 1954, over twelve million immigrants entered the united states through the portal of ellis island, a small island in new york. Immigration webquest riverdale high school us history. Why would some people call ellis island the isle of tears. These worksheets share interesting historical tidbits about ellis island and include research questions for independent student work.
Some of the men considered today to have been the founders of. Ellis island webquest by kim amburgey teachers pay teachers. Over 12 million immigrants, january 1, 1892 through november 1954 what were they hoping to achieve the american dream step 5. As a group of 4, you will be on a scavenger hunt to find out as much information about ellis island as possible. I use it with my gifted and talented second graders, but it is also appropriate for grades 3, 4 and 5. This webquest will help students understand the historical significance of ellis island and its role in immigration in the united states. This is a worksheet that has similar questions that students could look at and answer. All the questions on this quiz are based on information that can be found on the page at ellis island. It helps students visualize and learn about the experience of immigrants as they passed through the various stations. Ellis island webquest esl worksheet by 67englishteacher. Ellis island is located in new york and was the gateway to america for many immigrants from 1892 1954. Some bloomsburg area schools web pages have links to web sites outside the basd web site. Ellis island webquest 4th grade social studies, 6th. The trip to america was difficult and dangerous, but there were many factors that caused immigrants to want to leave their home country push factors and come to the united states pull factors.
In new york harbor the statue of liberty turns her back on ellis island, a gesture at. This is a 7 page webquest that goes along with the free scholastic ellis island website. Je vous enverrai le lien et les consignes pour vous connecter sur. Ellis island is located in new york harbor next to the statue of liberty. During that time period, more than 12 million immigrants passed through this island. From its beginnings, the united states has been shaped by people from many nations. The questions on the webquest have students exam photographs, text, captions and maps on the scholastic we. Due to the many oyster beds found near the island, dutch settlers renamed it oyster island. Americashistorychapter17videoguide name americas history chapter 17 video guide big idea guided notes areas of concern questions the rise of big.
How do you think you would have felt to come to ellis island in the united states. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. On our tour today, we will be watching the following videos and answering the following questions. If you had to move to another country, but could only bring one medium sized suitcase, what would you bring. How many total immigrants came through ellis island. Explain why the invention of steamships was a turningpoint how long was the trip across the atlantic ocean. They did not allow any sick people into the united states. Ellis island interactive tour with facts, pictures, video. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a webquest, in that students will use the internet to find information. First immigration quotas ellis island is officially closed ellis island opens as a museum part two 4. For webquest or practice, print a copy of this quiz at the ellis island webquest print page.
The questions on the webquest have students exam photographs, text, captions and maps on the scholastic website. The blackboard footer will center if disclaimer is not being used and the background will be one color. Ellis island webquest ellis island, teaching social studies. In todays lesson we will be learning more interesting facts about ellis island, and try putting ourselves in the shoes of an immigrant travelling across the atlantic ocean to ellis island. Oysters were a valuable food source for native american tribes. Divide up the questions among you so that everyone has an equal part in the research. Read the new immigrants on the next slide and answer these questions questions. Scholastic offers students the unique opportunity to explore this historical landmark through text, audio, video, and photos. Ellis island webquest frontier central school district. This webquest was created for a third grade classroom, to help them understand the journey an immigrant takes to ellis island. It is designed to be used during the third grade unit on immigration. The importance of this island on society during the gilded age and on american society as a whole cannot be overstated.
Dutch settlers called the island oyster island because of the abundance of oyster beds. Imagine you have just come to ellis island are in the baggage room gathering yourself for the upcoming inspections to enter into america. This island was used between 1892 1954 as the stop for immigrants who were coming to america. Immigrantssome 25 million between 1860 and 1920mostly arrived by boat through new york harbor. With liberty and justice for all learning about ellis island 2. Like other immigrant groups, italians faced harsh conditions in these unskilled jobs. There are questions about the history of ellis island, the process of going through ellis island, immigrant experiences, etc.
Who was the first immigrant to enter the united states through ellis island. Over 12 million immigrants entered the united states through this small island in new york harbor and more than 40% of americans can trace their ancestors back to ellis island. For most of them, the trip to america was difficult and dangerous. Ellis island immigration process upper elementary featured anchor text ellis island. A multilevel english curriculum featuring cartoon animated videos, engaging games, interactive tests and a progress tracker. How long would the inspection process take for each immigrant.
During the years between 1820 and 1924, thirtyfive million people came to america from countries around the world. Ellis island is a piece of land located in the upper portion of new york bay. Label the numbered areas from the map on the website. You will need to go to the dictionary to look up these words and write the definition of them immigrant ancestor inspection migration famine new comer deport detain persecution ethnic group tenement you must answer these questions in a complete sentence. Click on learn more about ellis island and answer the following questions. Stairway to the great hall at ellis island, doctors carefully checked to see if the immigrants were healthy. The largest building on ellis island, made of red brick, opened in 1900 and became a famous symbol of american immigration.
Ellis island webquest by bookishviolet teachers pay teachers. Here immigrants encountered physical, mental, and psychiatric exams. Once you are assigned to your group, you will each decide what part of the scavenger hunt you want to work on. Ellis island, new york, immigrants, immigration authors.
Immigration resources bibliography pdf save ellis island. In the 1600s it was originally called kioshuk or gull island by the mohegan tribe. Ellis island webquest sixteenth avenue elementary school. Click on photos and view all five photos and read the captions. During 1891, there were 405,664 immigrants, or about 80% of the national total, that were processed at the barge office.
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