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- Ship
- Suitcase
- Sabbath
candlesticks
The Hebrew inscription on the bottoms of these candlesticks say, from right to left, Shabbat Shalom, which means "a peaceful Sabbath." - Conch shell
- Flags:
| 1. | Interview an older relative about his/her family history. Ask if the relative knows of any family stories that have been passed down from generation to generation, about immigrating to America. Decide what kinds of interview questions you would like before you interview. Reporters always prepare for an interview. From the interview write a paper or give a short presentation in class on what you have learned. |
| 2. | As a group, design a game that could be played on a sailing ship. Keeping in mind the space allowed, decide on the procedures and rules for the game. Remember, objects such as balls may not be readily available, so what could you use as equipment? Or does your game need equipment? Be creative. |
| 3. | What would you bring to America if you were allowed to bring just one large suitcase? Make a collage of all the things you would bring that were of the utmost importance to you. Display the collages around the classroom for all to see and share. |
| 4. | Using yourself as a character, write a fictional story about your immigration experience to the United States. This story can take place in the past or present. Using dialogue in the story will help develop your character as well as the others you create in your story. Remember a story has a beginning, middle and end. |
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If you could not speak the language of a new country, how would you use your face and body to communicate with the native people? Here are some questions you would possibly need to ask in which you need to communicate with others in order to find the answers.
Now try to come up with your own questions! |
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What is the importance of your last name? What nationality is your last name? Does it have a special meaning? Find out all you can about your name, whether by talking to your relatives or doing research at the library. Share what you have learned with your class. You'll probably find out something new and exciting about your heritage. |
| 7. | Using masking tape, create a rectangle on the floor five foot by six foot in dimension. Have all the students, one at a time, enter the rectangle and either stand or sit. Can everyone fit? What kind of change is needed to fit more in? Then, in reverse, have one person step out at a time. After all are out of the rectangle, take time to discuss how the students felt. Mention that people in the lower portion of the immigrant ships didn't have much more room than this to stay in. Imagine spending two or three weeks in this space. How would your bodies feel? How would your mind feel? How would you sleep and eat? |