Have students do a report on Statue of Liberty and who gave it to us and its significance. Ask students if procedures followed by inspector at Ellis Island were fair. Ask students what two things immigrants had to demonstrate in order to receive entry tickets. Ask students what factor contributed to the closing of Ellis Island in 1954. Let students discuss major changes made in immigration laws in 1965.
Connections Let students compare early immigrants and later immigrants means of transportation.
Let students discuss immunizations they must receive if going abroad. Art Connections Play song Coming to America. Students can dress in costumes from other countries, dress dolls in native costumes and draw Statue of Liberty.