Lesson 18: Immigration


Attention


Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:

  • Explore personal perspectives on immigration laws and practice

Teaching

Click HERE to view a timeline on the History of Immigration in the US.  

In this NY Times VIDEO Sam Tanenhaus explains government efforts to keep immigrants out of the country and links President Reagan’s amnesty for Latino Americans to today’s debate.

Click HERE to view the Pew Research Center analysis of Republican views on immigration.

Click HERE to view a brief article on the DIVIDE in the Repubican Party on immigration.

Click HERE to view the current White House perspective on immigration.

Click HERE to view a summary of the opinions on immigration of the 2016 Presidential Candidates.


Assessment

Lesson 18 Quiz

  1. Based on the materials in the lesson, express your own views on immigration and the need to revise immigration laws and policies.