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This Exploring America's Diversity: Mercedes Valle (Beginner) interactive also includes:
- Student Activity - Beginner
- Exploring America's Diversity: Mercedes Valle (Intermediate)
- Student Activity - intermediate
- Declaration of Intention for Mercedes Valle
- Manifest of Alien Passengers on the SS Toloa
- Population Schedule for the 1930 Census for West 136th Street, Manhattan
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An enlightening activity focuses on the life of Mercedes Valle, an immigrant from Ecuador. Scholars analyze ships and census records to understand the life of Mercedes Valle. In addition, they participate in a group discussion and complete written prompts to understand the immigration process and how it affects the lives of those who have come to the US seeking a better life.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a visual board to represent the diversity of immigrants in the United States
- Have learners research the positive contributions of US immigrants, such as Albert Einstein
Classroom Considerations
- Internet access is required to complete the activity
- Resource is part of a larger series called Exploring America's Diversity
Pros
- Activity highlights the lives of regular individuals
- The resource can be paired with a lesson on immigration or diversity
Cons
- None