Social Studies Alive! Regions of Our Country
Internet Connections
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The Peopling of the United States
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Here are sites for both teachers and students that provide more information
about demography and migration of peoples to the United States.
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United States Population and Demography
The U.S. Census Bureau - Teachers will
find this site very useful in developing overviews of the population of the
United States. The QuickFacts section
of the site provides a brief breakdown of various aspects of the population of
the United States as a whole as well as by individual state.
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Native Americans
Arctic Journeys - This
interactive site from PBS is an electronic field trip to the Bering Land Bridge
National Preserve. Students and classes can play the role of archaeologist by
taking the Artifact Challenge, become investigators in Searching for the
Past, and learn about the history and culture of the area.
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European Americans
Ellis Island - This
outstanding site from The History Channel re-enacts the immigration process.
Students use an on-line tour of the processing center to relive immigration,
with audio and video segments to add to the experience. Students choose a place
of origin and follow their fate.
Ellis Island - This is the home page
for the museum on Ellis Island, which offers general information about the
famous immigrant processing center. Students can search the Wall of Honor for
relatives or see basic information about the museum.
Ellis Island:
Through America's Gateway - Created by Mount Carmel High School, this site provides a great
deal of information about the journey of immigrants and the inspection process they went through.
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Asian Americans
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Latin Americans
The History of
Hispanic American Immigration - World Book offers this site that
provides an overview of Mexican immigration to the United States. The
text-based site is divided into subtopics, including immigration in the early
1900s. This site is part of a larger Cinco de Mayo site.
The Borderlands Encyclopedia -
This web site from the University of Texas - El Paso is a collection of
articles and multimedia links detailing various issues of the U.S.-Mexico
border. Many of the interviews with immigrants should be of interest to
students.
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African Americans
Africans in America
- This incredible PBS site has a wealth of material on the African American
experience in America, including the forced migration of Africans to the
present-day United States before the 20 th century. Images and
primary sources make this site a must-see for students and teachers.
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