3rd graders learned about their ethnic heritage: they made family trees, learned the meaning of their family surnames, and made a family coat of arms. We will culminate the unit with a simulation of Ellis Island: students will dress as immigrants and experience a few of the tests taken at Ellis Island 100 years ago. Thanks to Mrs. Bryce's 8th graders who will be the officials.
Ellis island photos (past)
Ellis Island 2
Ellis Island 3
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