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Ellis Island Museum In this museum, students can tour the major parts of the Museum at Ellis Island, including the Wall of honor. Virtual Tour of Ellis Island This site takes you on a virtual tour of the immigration station. It includes history, links and more! Stories of yesterday and today from Scholastic Statue of Liberty National Monument This site takes us to the National Monument and gives us background and history to help students understand the story of the monument.  STATISTICS Children's Sample Immigration worksheet This on-line questions and answer sheet teaches children the kinds of things that an immigrant must be aware of as requirements for entry to the road to citizenship. Virtual Tour Take a virtual tour of the Statue of Liberty!  Ellis Island (The History Channel) "As you move through this online exhibit, you'll experience Ellis Island as one of the over twelve million people who landed here, seeking to pass through this gateway to a life where hope replaced fear."  A Test of Citizenship Do you know enough about American history to pass the citizenship test? Take this online sample test and find out! Immigration Quiz Test your immigration knowledge! Try this Jeopardy®-type quiz created by a ThinkQuest team.  Ellis Island webquest Immigration Immigrants didn't always enter New York through Ellis Island. Angel Island was the Ellis Island of the West. Located in San Francisco Bay, it was the entry point for many Asian immigrants. Gros Ile in Canada was the entrance center for many Irish. Links to all sites Photos and Graphics.  The Irish Potato Famine and Immigration  Graphics and text with many links tell the story of the Irish Potato Famine, its impact on the Irish people, and the impact on immigration to America.  Picture Book of Vietnam   Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

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