There are many resources that provide interactive maps and comprehensive data on immigration around the world and more specifically in the United States. Here are a few of the most teacher-friendly resources.
Cultural and educational institutions carefully build collections, curate exhibits, host events, and might even invite you to get involved. Take advantage of their expertise.
Here you will find reliable information, advocacy tools, education and research materials regarding California's immigrants and their economic, social, and demographic impact on our state and nation.
A think tank in Washington, DC, that developed out of the International Migration Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. MPI provides analysis, development, and evaluation of migration and refugee policies at local, national, and international levels.
This timeline provides a comprehensive overview of immigration history from 1789-1930. Several pieces of information can be further explored through hyperlinks to primary source documents, articles, and other resources.
From the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, this site includes short articles and primary sources that look at how different groups have had to prove their "Americanness" in times of conflict, from the American Revolution to the Civil Rights Movement.
If you can’t bring your students to this wonderful museum, you can bring the museum to your students via the Virtual Tour, and use the artistic rendition of “Folk songs of the Five Points” to accompany it.
This online photo gallery is easily searchable by topic or key word. There are hundreds of images related to immigration to the United States, including those specific to different cultural groups, locations, and areas of settlement. There is also a rich collection of images related to Ellis Island.
Trace the immigrant experience and study contributions by immigrant Americans through historic film clips; images of Ellis Island, Angel Island and immigrant groups; presentations, letters and manuscripts.
