In 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau , 28.4 million U.S. residents were foreign-born. That number represents a 43 percent increase over 1990 figures. Luckily, some of that demand can be met through the wealth of activities available online. Use one of the featured lessons or try one of the additional lessons found at each site. A brief description of each activity appears below.
Students write an eight-line autobiographical poem.
Students write a caption to go with an amusing or interesting photograph. Students share a folktale from their native countries. The University of Kansas offers this comprehensive calendar of national, religious, and ethnic holidays. Inc. All Rights Reserved.