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Cross-Curricular Learning Project: (Im)migrations

A cross-curricular learning project exploring the topic of immigration in the United States. Delve into the concepts of the Melting Pot and Salad Bowl, analyze American perceptions of immigrants, and examine the country's diverse population shifts. Watch historical overview videos and explore the rich tapestry of immigrant communities through interactive tools and media resources. Gain insights into assimilation, integration, and racial dynamics. Expand your understanding of the immigrant experience through the iconic "America" song from West Side Story.

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Cross-Curricular Learning Project: (Im)migrations

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  1. Cross-Curricular Learning Project: (Im)migrations Exploring the Topic of Immigration in the United States

  2. Introductory Thinking • Finding a suitable metaphor for immigration in the United States • Melting Pot • Salad Bowl

  3. How Do Americans See Themselves? • Who is an immigrant? • Is a second, third, etc generation immigrant still an immigrant? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDz3BJDPXHA

  4. A Brief Look at History and Statistics • United States Population (2010): 313,539,000 (third most populous country after China and India) • Projections: 2010 2050 Whites 79.5% 74.0% Non-Hisp. Whites 64.7% 46.3% Hispanics/Latinos 16.0% 30.2% African Americans 12.9% 13.0% Asian Americans 4.6% 7.8%

  5. Rates of Immigration by Country 2000-2005 Full size map here

  6. New York Times Immigration Explorer Tool • Immigration Explorer

  7. Assimilation and Integration Chinatown, Manhattan Little Italy, Manhattan

  8. Race Statistics

  9. Song: “America” from West Side Story • West Side Story • Musical by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim • Showing the Immigrant Experience through the story of Romeo and Juliet • “America” song • Song in the form of a dialogue • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iPid4Dth-w

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