Immigration and Human Movement
September and October 2010
Immigration and Human Movement is a multi state project, involving students in grades 3rd - 12th, sponsored by organizations in New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, and United Kingdom. This project is collaborative effort resulting from work through an Internet2 community and committee.
Description: Why do humans move? What impacts does our movement have on those around us and the broader society and ecology? This interactive, multi-state project will allow your class to learn from experts and each other as they pursue the answer to these questions. The whole project is aligned to both national and state standards with grade appropriate essential questions. The project has been purposely structured to provide opportunities for different grade levels to think about and work on topics and ideas which are appropriate. Students will be encouraged to research topics regarding human movement and immigration from different time periods and perspectives in order to compare trends, cultural attitudes, and inclusion of immigrants in American society. See project description for more detailed information.
Grades: Students in grades 3rd - 12th are invited to participate. See project description and project ideas for more detailed information.
Timeline and Activities:
- September 7, 2010: Project registration opens including registration for expert series
- September 20, 2010: Expert Series presentations begin
- September 30, 2010: Deadline to submit presentation proposals
- October 4, 2010: Proposal acceptance notices sent. Presenting sites should begin to research topics, collaborate with other sites and prepare presentations
- October 11-15, 2010: Rehearsals begin for presenting sites
- October 12, 2010 - Bridge test connection including a dry run with each presenting site connecting for a 5 minute audio/video test
- October 14, 2010: Registration closes
- October 15, 2010: Expert Series ends
- October 19, 2010: Project Presentations (multistate videoconference)
Register for Expert Presentations
Register to Interact or View
for October 19th
(Registration to take place between
April 8th and May 6th )