Ellis+Island


 * This project was designed for the students to complete the following goals :**

To learn the history of Ellis Island and the immigrants that passed through the doors. Take an Interactive tour of the Island. View a collection of photographs of immigrants, and learn about their lives. Read firsthand accounts of Immigrants on the Web and learn the processing procedure they experienced.


 * Students will create a final report using one of the following formats :**

Record a commercial inviting tourists to visit Ellis Island. Create a report or newspaper that documents the history of Ellis Island. Create a cartoon that tells the story of the battle between New York and New Jersey over which state owns Ellis Island. Record an interview with a present-day immigrant or naturalized citizen. Create a multimedia presentation / Power Point that tells the story of Ellis Island.