Personal Connection

Imagine if you were an immigrant moving to the United States. How would you adapt to the American culture? Explain.

Melting Pot

What does it mean to say that our country is a melting pot?

How did our country become a melting pot?

Immigration

Do you think there should be rules about who can come into your country? Why or why not?

Immigration Station

Imagine you are a worker who helps process immigrants coming through Ellis Island. What would your job be like?

Gifts from the Rainforest

Many people want to conserve the rainforests. Do you think that preserving the rainforest is important? Why, or why not?

Helping the Earth

How does the rainforest help the Earth? Would it effect our lives if there was no more rainforest?

Rainforest

Pretend that you went on an expedition and discovered a new rainforest plant that could cure a disease. Write a detailed description of the plant you discovered and how it can help mankind.