Goal: To explore reasons that many immigrants come to the United States
Objectives:
- Students will gain an understanding of categories of eligibility for immigrants to the United States.
- Students will explore the two primary reasons for immigration.
- Students will learn government requirements and policies for potential immigrants.
Materials:
Handout 4.1: Family, Work, and Freedom
Handout 4.2: Family-Sponsored Immigration
Handout 4.3: Employment-Based Immigration
Time Frame: One class period
Age Level: Middle school to adult
Vocabulary: Family-sponsored immigration, employment-based immigration
Relevant Subject Areas and Connection to the Minnesota State High School Standards:
- English: Arts and Literature Analysis and Interpretation
- Mathematics: Chance and Data Analysis