Tuesday, May 4, 2010

AN INTERACTIVE HISTORY OF ELLIS ISLAND

An astounding percentage of Americans can trace their immigrant ancestors back to Ellis Island; it's definitely a large part of our history and who we are. This online exploration allows you to delve into the experiences of immigrants, with an interactive floor plan to explore in text, photos, audio, and video presentations. A 15 year old girl from Ireland was apparently the first immigrant to go through Ellis Island; find out more fascinating fare with this immigration exploration.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/tour/index.htm

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