Starter Activities for Today Engagement 1) Describe in your own words what all American citizens have in common. (p.7) 2) What is the meaning of the Latin phrase E pluribus unum? How has immigration affected how our country has grown?(p.8) “Bell Ringer” List three (3) things that come to your mind when you hear the word IMMIGRANT. (Be specific!!!)

“What Is Going On In This Picture?”

“What Is The Responsibility Of This Govt. Agency?”

“What Has Caused The American Population to Change?” Chpt. 1, Sect. ½ pp Objectives: 1)SCOS Goal 10.02= I CAN learn the reasons behind the growth/shifting of the U.S. population. 2)SCOS Goal 10.05= I CAN identify issues faced by immigrants/aliens who come to the U.S. 3)SCOS Goal 10.04= I CAN describe the process by which a person can become an American citizen.

“What Is Going On Here?”

“What Is The Difference Between What Is Happening In The Two Pictures?”

Who Were The First Settlers To America? Christopher Columbus Early Indian Tribes

“What Is This?”

“Why Has The American Population Changed?” The American population has changedbecause: Migration #1 Reason: JobopportunitiesForeigners coming to the U.S.: 1)Aliens=Legal and Illegal 2) Immigrants Birth rate: What factors affect it?

“What Are Some Of The Problems Faced By Immigrants/Aliens?” I) Language Barriers II) Lack of Job Skills III) Discrimination A. Racial A. Racial B. Language B. Language C. Religious C. Religious D. Ethnic D. Ethnic IV) Lack of $$$$$$$

“Melting Pot” Theory vs “Tossed Salad” Theory When it comes to the question of immigration most Americans believe in either the “Melting Pot” theory or the “Tossed Salad” theory. In a short paragraph identify which theory you believe in and give several reasons why you feel the way that you do.

“How Can A Person Become An American Citizen?” There are two methods by which a person can become an American citizen: I) Being born “here” in the U.S.=“How I) Being born “here” in the U.S.=“How is this done?” “When is this NOT is this done?” “When is this NOT true?” true?” II) Completing the naturalization process =“What are the steps?” =“What are the steps?” 1 st Step – Declaration of Intention Final Step – Oath of Allegiance **What is DEPORTATION?**

“WELCOME TO AMERICA!!!” Instructions: President Obama has selected you to create a “WELCOME TO AMERICA!!!” brochure to be given to all immigrants coming to America who desire to become American citizens. Your brochure MUST contain a minimum of the following: I) A list of the requirements that must be met before citizenship is granted. (At least FIVE) II) A list of the activities that immigrants must take part in. (At least FIVE) III) A list of the benefits that becoming a citizen will entitle them to. (At least FIVE) (***I, II, and III above must be described IN DETAIL!!!***)

Honors Essay Assignment “WHAT WOULD YOU DO?” In a one (1) page essay you will provide a DETAILED answer to each of the following statements made by an illegal alien. I)“I am a victim of political pressure in my home country. If you deport me I will be jailed, possibly tortured, and perhaps even killed.” II)“There are no jobs or work in my home country. The money that I earn working in the U.S. feeds my family back home. Without it, they will starve.” III)“Though I am here illegally my children were born in the U.S. What will happen to them if you deport me?”

“Exit Ticket” 1)Provide the primary reason why people move from one area of the country to another. 2)Provide examples of reasons why some immigrants are willing to risk coming to the U.S. illegally. 3)Explain why the practice of tolerance is so important.