Proposal

= = = = =Showcase Proposal=
 * Names of group members:** Sal, Kerry, Lupe, Mike, Yazmin, Juan


 * Theme/Topic:** Immigration


 * Question to Explore:** America is experiencing another wave of Nativism. Examine the historic context of immigration and how it can be used to make America the inclusive society we think it should be.

1.Is it a real world topic? //The topic of immigration is paramount in the modern world. Population shifts and the resulting cultural hybridization and other social and political implications are increasingly a part of a globilized world view.// -jt
 * Topic Selection Criteria:**

Since much of Elizabeth's student population is first or second-generation immigrant, it's certainly a real one for its students - SFC

2.How interesting is the topic for the children? //Statistics indicate that 12% of US population is foreign-born, while 22% of children under 6 are children of immigrants (cited: http://www.connectforkids.org/node/4016). Given our student population, the numbers are probably higher. There is often a sense of pride in their roots, and children are often eager to talk about their heritage.// -jt

It should be interesting, viz, the students' varied ethnicity - it can also help them gain perspective in the acculturation process - SFC

3. How easy will it be for them to have hands on, first hand experience (field work)? //It will be fairly easy for most, if not all, students to interview family members or friends who are not far removed from an immigration experience.// -jt

For our target grade (7), using the library and the internet should not be a problem - SFC

4. Who can come in and tell about their first hand experience with the topic? //Often the parents of the children, if not the child him/herself. Other family members or friends are also a good source of first-hand experience.// -jt


 * I am sure that children's grandparents will be more than happy to come in and share their first hand immigration experience. I t will give their grandchildren a chance to learn more about their own family background, strengthen their family ties, and appreciate more what their ancestors did for their better future. MN**

5. Will there be many different questions the children will want to ask about the topic? //Because the children will be eager to discuss the topic, and because it relates to them on a personal level, the possibility of questions is vast. Reasons for moving, conditions before, during and after emmigrating, hardships endured, success (or lack) of acculturation, attitudes of those back home and in the new community...// -jt

6.Will it help children understand one another better? //Most definitely. The goal of the project is to come up with a way to understand and tolerate the many peoples that comprise the United States. The project will also help the children understand themselves better.// -jt

I wholly agree!! - SFC

__Phase I__ (Activating prior knowlege) - //write your ideas here// -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration (L.P) -http://borderbattles.ssrc.org/Hirschman/ this is just some general information on the impact of immigration on American Society. I will print it out and bring it in as well. L.P. http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/immigration/ (L.P) http://www.rapidimmigration.com/usa/1_eng_immigration_history.html (Y.S) http://www.genealogy.com/00000389.html (Y.S) This is about the different reason people came to United States. __Phase II__ (Researching, Investigating, Exploring) - Background and tradition (Y.S) - Family Culture (Y.S) - Family special celebration (mother day) (Y.S) - Where they can from? (Y.S)
 * Broad Ideas:**

__Phase III__ (Share/Present) - Different culture (languages, music, food, weather) (Y.S) - Cultural assimilitation (Y.S) - Economic, emotional and social stabilization (Y.S) - Discrimination and social exclusion (Y.S)

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