Immigration

Reading and Materials List

Required Books

• Immigrant Kids by Russell Freedman
• Crossing the Waters: Immigrant Adventures through Ellis Island by Lynne Z. Petkovic, M.Ed., J.D.

Materials

Common Materials

• markers and colored pencils
• glue or glue stick
• colored pencils or markers
• scissors
• blank paper
• journal

Lesson 1

• bowls and spoons for each person in your family
• ladle
• layers of clothing for family members
• masking tape
• stuffed animals
• toy doctor kit* (1.6 - optional)

Lesson 2

• "Timeline of American History"* (2.1 - optional)
• book about Jamestown or Plymouth Plantation* (2.3 - optional)
• glue

Lesson 3

• crayons, colored pencils, markers, and/or paint
• dictionary

Final Project

• 3 pieces of construction paper

* - denotes an optional material that may or may not be used