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Exploring America's Diversity: Luther Powell (Beginner) InteractiveExploring America's Diversity: Luther Powell (Beginner) Interactive
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4th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Activities & Projects
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Duration
1 hr
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Discussion
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Exploring America's Diversity: Luther Powell (Beginner)

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This Exploring America's Diversity: Luther Powell (Beginner) interactive also includes:
  • Student Activity - Beginner
  • Exploring America's Diversity: Luther Powell (Intermediate)
  • Student Activity - intermediate
  • Declaration of Intention for Luther Theophilus Powell
  • Manifest of Alien Passengers on the SS Manchioneal
  • Population Schedule for the 1930 Census for Bradhurst Avenue, Manhattan
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Luther Powell immigrated to the United States to live the American dream—and create a better life for his son, four-star general Colin Powell. Elementary academics look at documents, such as, ship records to understand the immigration process. They also participate in group discussion and complete a written activity to understand how immigrants positively contribute to society. 

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Concepts

cultural diversity, ethnic diversity, diversity, immigration, united states immigration, citizenship, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, american history, the united states, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, naturalization, censuses

Instructional Ideas

  • Arrange for a US immigrant to speak about their experience of becoming a citizen 
  • Guide a group discussion on ways pupils can welcome people who have immigrated to their local communities 

Classroom Considerations

  • Activity is part of a series, Exploring America's Diversity 
  • Requires Internet access to complete the activity  

Pros

  • Activity promotes diversity in America
  • The resource is a great way to introduce primary source analysis for elementary learners 

Cons

  • None

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