Immigration

1. Immigration Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. Students will be able to defend their opinions in debate and in writing as it pertains to immigration.

2. Group Discussion • Would you ever want to leave your home, city, state, country? • Think globally: Why would an individual want to leave their homeland to live somewhere else? • What would prevent individuals from doing so? 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

3. Immigration Definition • The movement of non-native people into a country in order to settle there "Immigration | Define Immigration at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 07 Jan. 2012. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/immigration>. • Migration: to gofromonecountry,region,orplacetoanother. This refers to mass movements of people or animals. "Migration | Define Migration at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 09 Jan. 2012. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/migration>. • http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/journey/ 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

4. Migration of Humans – Push & Pull Factors • Why do groups of humans migrate? • Food • Hunting and gathering • Agriculture (Developed ~10,000 yrs ago) • Reduced need to migrate • Space • Need for physical space • Little space = lack of food, bad sanitation (disease), violence • Weather and Climate • Storms and flooding (weather) • Drought (climate) • Ice Ages: changes to oceans 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

5. Migration of Humans – Push & Pull Factors • War/politics • Avoiding violence • Dislike of how groups/countries are managed • Economics • Lack of resources: changing/moving away from villages, towns, states, etc. • Industrial Revolution (17th/18th cent.) • Leads to less migration • Human drive: desire to explore 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

6. Settlement Of Immigrants • Mapping Every City • Ellis Island Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

7. Immigration to US – Push Factors • Religious Persecution (Maltreatment, Discrimination) • Europeans, mostly the English, in the 1600’s • Irish Potato Famine (1845) • ~2.5 million dead, ~4.5 million to US in ~70yrs • Refugees • Def: A person who flees for refuge or safety, especially to a foreign country, as in time of political upheaval, war, etc. • Come from Europe, Soviet Union, Cuba, etc. 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

8. Immigration to US – Pull Factors • Indentured Servitude (English) • Those w/ little $ signed work contracts • Their way was paid and were to work for a # of yrs. to pay back $ • English criminals • Slavery (~1500-1866) • Africans – 1st from the Americas, then Africa • Jobs • Industry, railroads, etc. • Farming (cheap land available) • California Gold Rush (1849) • ~80,000 immigrants come to find gold 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

9. US Immigration Policies • In your small groups read your selection of “Landmarks in Immigration History” • Take turns reading: One person reads one policy, pass to left, next person reads one policy, pass to left, repeat. • Which landmarks surprised you? • Which landmarks seem valid today? 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

10. Entering the US • Obtain a Visa • Wish to be in US for temporary basis • Work, medical treatment, business, tourism, education • Basic requirements: passport, three photographs, birth, police, marriage or divorce certs., proof of financial support, medical examination • Green Card • Live & work permanently in US • 1st admitted as immigrant: relationship w/ family in US or through employment 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

11. Becoming a citizen • Naturalization • Must be Green Card holder for a number of years (5 years as a permanent resident, 3 as a permanent resident and a spouse of a US citizen) • Other requirements and exceptions possible • Take and pass Naturalization test 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

12. Penalties for Illegal Entry to US • No more than 6 months in jail • If caught more than once, up to 2 yrs. • At least $50 (no more than $250) for each entry or attempt • Twice the penalty for each new attempt • Marriage fraud – No more than 5 yrs. and no more than $250,000 • http://corpuslegalis.com/us/code/title8/improper-entry-by-alien • Bringing an alien into US - $3,000 ea. • Harboring aliens - $3,000 ea. • http://www.endillegalimmigration.com/Illegal_Immigration_Laws/index.shtml 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

13. Illegal aliens in Mexico • http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=14632 • http://factreal.wordpress.com/2010/05/08/mexico-vs-united-states-mexican-immigration-laws-are-tougher/ 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

14. Immigration Video • Lost in Detention video (Stop at 28:45) • The Wall Documentary trailer • What problems do you find in the video? • Arguments from BOTH sides of issue • What are people mad/frustrated about? • What kinds of reforms could help? 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

15. Arizona’s SB1070 • This law does the following: • At any lawful stop, detention, or arrest officials can seek to determine immigration status where “reasonable suspicion exists” • If aliens do not carry their documents (visa, green card) with them they may be arrested • Illegal to transport, harbor, or encourage illegal aliens to remain in US if they know they are illegal • Prohibits aliens without work authorization from applying for work or soliciting work • Many more provisions for aliens and businesses who try to hire them • http://www.fairus.org/site/DocServer/ariz_SB1070_summary.pdf?docID=4761 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

16. Arizona’s SB 1070:What problems or limitations are there in this law? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-gGT1wdOvM • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRMSYlKAHO0&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyj9C7MTRrA&feature=related Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

17. Problems and Reforms • Brainstorm problems that exist within the US immigration policy • For each problem, come up with one reform Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

18. What steps can we take to fix the immigration debate in the US? • Legalize all illegals? • Amnesty (an act of forgiveness for past offenses, especially to a class of persons as a whole)? • Deportation (Secured Communities program)? • Fence? Physical or “virtual”? • Simply enforce immigration laws (SB1070)? 1. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. 2. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. 3. Students will debate the impact of illegal immigration and how to resolve its problems.

19. Answer in complete sentences. Reflect the question! • What is the difference between migration and immigration? • Describe two ways individuals have been “pushed” from their homelands elsewhere. • Describe two ways individuals have been “pulled” to different lands. • What is one way that immigrants can enter the US legally? • What are the three steps needed for an immigrant to become a US citizen? • Describe at least 2 problems with the US immigration system today? • Give 2 examples of who is affected by illegal immigration and how they are affected. • Give 2 examples of possible reforms (changes) to improve the US immigration system.

20. Answers • Migration is to go from one country, region, or place to another, typically following food. Immigration is moving to a non-native land in order to settle. (2) • Food, space, weather/climate, persecution (mistreatment), war, politics, slavery or servitude (2) • Jobs, land, California gold rush, exploration (2) • First get your Visa, next a Green Card, finally Naturalization. I will accept marriage to a US citizen. • Visa, Green Card, Naturalization. I will also accept refugee status. (2) • Children removed from parents, less income for family, abuse in detention, lack of communication w/ families, children may miss education, deported for minor laws broken, lack of border security, cost and time to enter (2) • Loved ones, entire families, children, those trying to get into the country, people in towns of US cities, taxpayers (6) • I WILL GRADE THESE

21. Answer In Complete Sentences • Give 2 reasons immigrants have come to the United States. • What are 2 problems with the immigration system? • What are 2 possible ways to help the immigration system? • Who is affected by illegal immigration? Give two examples and how they are affected. Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States.

22. PERSPECTIVE • “Every instant of our life we can choose to see as a comedy if we are very removed from it, but if we are quite close to the center of it we can feel its pain and see it as something much more poignant.” • Pico Iyer

23. DEBATE NORMS While discussing, follow these procedures: • One person speaks at a time • Debate the issue, not the person • Listen carefully (actively) to what others say • Listen and look for evidence in what is said • Base your comments in the text (support your ideas) • FULL PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED!!! Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. Students will debate the impact of illegal immigration and how to resolve its problems.

24. Debate • How can the United States secure their borders? • What should we do with children of illegal immigrants who may be deported? • What should be done with those who come into the country legally and overstay their visas? • How can we make a legal pathway to entering the US more efficient? Students will understand the history of immigration to the United States. Students will understand the various “push & pull” factors of immigration. Students will debate the impact of illegal immigration and how to resolve its problems.