Jewish Immigration to the U.S.
Engage students in learning more about the history of Jewish immigration to the U.S.
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GRADE LEVEL: Middle and High School
COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Speaking & Listening, Language
SEL STANDARDS*: Self Awareness, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making
Jewish Immigration History
Since the 1600s, Jewish people have been immigrating to the United States for a variety of reasons. Predating the country’s independence, the first Jewish people came to the U.S., fleeing oppression in their home countries, and arrived in New Amsterdam, now New York City. In the mid-1800's, a significant wave of Jewish immigrants arrived to the U.S., mostly settling in various cities/urban areas across the country. Between 1820 and 1880, approximately 150,000 Jewish people came to the U.S. during these years, the overwhelming majority young German-speaking Central European Jews. Between 1800 and 1924, the largest influx of Jewish immigrants took place. Over two million Jewish people, primarily arriving from Eastern Europe, settled in the U.S., fleeing widespread pogroms, oppressive laws and poverty.
Jewish Immigration to the U.S.
Engage students in learning more about the history of Jewish immigration to the U.S.
About the Lesson Plan
This lesson plan provides an opportunity for students to learn more about the history of Jewish immigration to the U.S. and reflect on a specific period of Jewish immigration.
Learning Objectives:
Students will reflect on Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus” and its relevance.
Students will understand the history of Jewish immigration to the U.S.
Students will explore a particular time period in Jewish immigration to the U.S.
Student Direct Learning
Student Lesson
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*Based on CASEL's SEL Framework