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Where in the World is Esperanza? Reasons Why Humans Immigrate
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description:
In this lesson, students will use the novel Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan to analyze a family’s experience with immigration and the push-pull factors involved in their decision to move. Students will map immigration routes and incorporate math skills. This lesson also includes strategies for teaching diverse learners.
Author:
Josie McClain
Grade Range:
5
Duration:
1-2 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions:
Teacher Instructions
Student Materials:
Student Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
Mexico maps
United States map (unlabeled)
United States map (labeled)
United States and Capitals (unlabeled)
Supplemental Files:
United States and Capitals (labeled)
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners:
Vocabulary Cards
Vocabulary Test
Standards
National Geography Standards:
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
9: The characteristics, distribution and migration of human populations
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