Friday, January 16, 2015

The Ellis Island Simulation -Julia L.

In 5th grade right now, we are talking about the Ellis Island immigrants! We can dress up, pack a bag full of stuff we think immigrants would have in bags, and learn a LOT more about Ellis Island! A little about coming into Ellis Island, they could only get a medical check for 6 seconds!! If they brought a disease in, they had to go back to their old country. They also had to be able to sign the Pledge of Allegiance in sign language, read in English, and answer many questions like, 'Who is the president of the United States?' and lots of other governmental questions. It was pretty hard to get into the US, but only 2% had to go back to their old country. Lots of parents are volunteering, and we are gonna have lots of fun!!!

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Very good and interesting information!

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  2. Ms. ThompsonJanuary 17, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    I love that you have learned so much about Ellis Island and immigration at the turn of the century. You will have so much fun at the simulation!

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  3. cse5thgradeJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    I can't wait! It was so much fun last year, and I think this year it will be even better!
    - Mrs. Hudson

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