Learn More About Ellis Island
Web Sites
*1) Immigration-Stories of Yesterday & Today - includes Ellis Island tour,photographs, videos, and audio clips (Scholastic).
*2) The First Immigrant - read about the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island in 1892
*3) A Gateway for Millions - Includes articles and a slideshow (PBS Kids)
4) Photo Album- includes captions from book On the Trail of the Immigrant (1906)
5) Statue of Liberty History - includes timleline video (Note the song during the video.)
6) Statue of Liberty - links to information on Statue of Liberty
7) Ellis Island History - includes video.
8) Various information about Ellis Island - collected by 5th and 6th graders
9) Quotes and photos - from people who experienced Ellis Island. Take a look at this one before your simulation!
*2) The First Immigrant - read about the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island in 1892
*3) A Gateway for Millions - Includes articles and a slideshow (PBS Kids)
4) Photo Album- includes captions from book On the Trail of the Immigrant (1906)
5) Statue of Liberty History - includes timleline video (Note the song during the video.)
6) Statue of Liberty - links to information on Statue of Liberty
7) Ellis Island History - includes video.
8) Various information about Ellis Island - collected by 5th and 6th graders
9) Quotes and photos - from people who experienced Ellis Island. Take a look at this one before your simulation!
Videos
1) Hurdles to Citizenship on Ellis Island - (3 min) The road to America passed through Ellis Island, but there were a few hurdles to clear before passage was granted. In addition to a medical exam, there was a bit of a pop quiz. Could you pass the test?
2) Arrival at Ellis Island (4 min) Seen from inbound ships, the Statue of Liberty was an emotional welcome for immigrants coming to America. Hear from those who remember their first glimpse of this symbol of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
3) Deconstructing History: Ellis Island (3 min) For over 60 years, Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of Americans to the United States. Explore the legacy of this symbol of American immigration.
4) Olivia Goes to the Statue of Liberty
5) What Lady Liberty and Ellis Island Mean Today (4 min 15 sec)
2) Arrival at Ellis Island (4 min) Seen from inbound ships, the Statue of Liberty was an emotional welcome for immigrants coming to America. Hear from those who remember their first glimpse of this symbol of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
3) Deconstructing History: Ellis Island (3 min) For over 60 years, Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of Americans to the United States. Explore the legacy of this symbol of American immigration.
4) Olivia Goes to the Statue of Liberty
5) What Lady Liberty and Ellis Island Mean Today (4 min 15 sec)