Scholastic book fairs warehouse san diego branch, san diego, ca. Ellis island interactive tour with facts, pictures, video scholastic. Visiting ellis island in upper new york bay is like stepping back in time. Simply scan a barcode at the book fair to find out. Here are a few of many books i use to teach about immigration. Browse scholastic resources on teachers pay teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. After you have finished going through the tour reading each page, looking at photographs, watching videos, and listening to all audio clips and have answered all the questions on this page, click on the any of the immigration links at the top. I cast an enchantment spell that makes my facial hair grow throughout the video.
With the help of historical photographs, film footage from the time period, and the oral histories of real immigrants, students tread the path that all immigrants at ellis island followed in the process of entering the united states at the beginning of the last century. Scholastic book fairs warehouse long island branch. Not sure if a book is age appropriate for your child. A book fair is a celebration of reading that puts the very best books directly into your pupils hands. Ellis island is a small island in new york harbor, near manhattan. With a forwardthinking attitude, harriet tubman escaped slavery and risked her life countless times to help free 70 others. From how to set up your book fair in just 30 seconds, to what comes in your book fair kit, youll be able to plan your best book fair ever. This ellis island virtual tour worksheet is suitable for 4th 8th grade. Do you have a scholastic book fair coming to your school soon. The huge hallway that greets visitors looks much the way it did a century ago, says katherine. Between 1892 and 1954, millions of immigrants to the united states passed through ellis island on their way to a new life. Already a hit in the united kingdom, ellis island by kate kerrigan is both a poignant love story and a lyrical, evocative depiction of the immigrant experience in early 20th century america.
With captioned photographs, period video, and audio files of oral histories, students tread the path that all immigrants at ellis island followed while entering. Book range powerpoint scholastic ireland book fair pptx, 4 mb organisers guide roi pdf, kb resource pack scholastic ireland book fair pdf, 10 mb gaelic book fair poster scholastic ireland spring 2020 pdf, 4 mb phone pay scholastic ireland autumn 2019 pdf, 3 mb. Learn about immigration on ellis island in this interactive, virtual tour. An ellis island story by eve bunting and ben stahl a young girl. Set up a schoolorganized book fair with scholastic and download book fair order form. The website is incredibly engaging, as there is video, pictures, and. Facts about immigration, pictures of ellis island, oral histories, and videos help explain the. We supply your school with mobile bookcases packed with over 200 of the newest and best books from over sixty publishers for you to sell to your pupils with the help of colleagues, parents or even the children themselves with the book fair takeover enterprise project. Children book publishing scholastic international description. Scholastic book fairs warehouse long island branch, deer park, ny. When a school hosts a scholastic book fair, they bring students, teachers, families and the community together at their school to celebrate reading, and raise funds for books and resources for the school. Find everything you need to know to run your book fair with our brand new videos.
In this ellis island worksheet, students explore the website given and answer short answer questions about ellis island. Video book trailers, author videos, and educational. On the west coast, asian immigrants were processed at angel island, often called the ellis island of the west. Virtual field trip to ellis island scholastic com duration. Books and classroom tips for teaching about immigration. Ca ellis island interactive tour with facts, pictures. Fun facts and worksheets about ellis island that can be used in a teaching activity with the free webcast from ellis island worksheets. Students can explore different rooms in the main building at ellis island, and can view original photographs, listen to audio, or watch video. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. The interactive ellis island tour on the scholastic website is a resource that the students will use for many of these activities. Ellis island was the gateway to america and the promise of freedom for thousands.
Scholastic book fairs 177 business center dr birmingham. Discover how new programs can help promote literacy at your school. Ellis island virtual tour worksheet for 4th 8th grade. If you have time, try to locate the reading rainbow video. Everything you need to host an extraordinary literary event. A historian offers his insights into immigration in the late 1800s and early 1900s. These worksheets share interesting historical tidbits about ellis island and include research questions for independent student work. In 1892, president benjamin harrison designated ellis island in new york harbor as the nations first immigration station. Our book buying team who have expertise in publishing, bookselling, librarianship and education scours the book world and talks to teachers to put together a range that. Book publishers for children, children book publishing, teaching child how to read dmoz presence. Create a favorites list and view recommendations for similar titles. Kim stewart added ca ellis island interactive tour with facts, pictures, video scholastic.
Scholastic book fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 120,000 annual. Scholastic book fairs give students and families access to thousands of affordable, popular books from hundreds of. Free resources everything you need for your book fair. Set in the 1920s, kerrigans novel tells of a young. We provide everything you need to promote and run your book fair. Helping schools inspire a lifelong love of reading in all children. Although the chinese exclusion act of 1882 restricted immigration, 175,000 chinese came through angel island over a period of three decades. This is a compilation of six activities that all focus on the immigration process at ellis island. Scholastic, the worlds largest publisher and distributor of childrens books, offers content and products for children over 150 countries. Also included is a creative writing wrap up activity. Book fairs build the excitement and fun of reading in a popup bookshop event at your school. School book fairs are a wonderful week long reading event, with mobile bookcases packed with the best books to sell to your pupils. Discover the history of ellis island with the national park service in this virtual field trip. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of.
Angel island, which lies off the coast of san francisco, opened in 1910. Scholastic offers students the unique opportunity to explore this historical landmark through text, audio, video, and photos. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Using the interactive tour of ellis island from scholastic s website link included in webquest students will explore and discover the path that so many americans took to come to the u. At the time, people traveled across the atlantic ocean by steamship to the bustling port of new york city. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are make plans to go to a book fair and be. In 1890, president benjamin harrison established the nations first immigration station on ellis island. Get additional book details such as author videos, award winners and podcasts. Scholastic book fairs 177 business center dr birmingham al 35244. This content resource is an interactive tour of ellis island. Ellis island interactive tour with facts, pictures, video. Scholastic book fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts.
A rare combination of historical enlightenment and sheer enjoyment. The interactive tour of ellis island offers students a foundation of american immigration history. The largest building on ellis island, made of red brick, opened in 1900 and became a famous symbol of american immigration. Scholastic book fairs warehouse san diego branch home.
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