Lesson Summary:
This is one of four lessons in a set of lesson plans that draws from the PBS series,THE JEWISH AMERICANS, that explores immigration, identity, contribution, assimilation, discrimination, change, and confrontation. The plans may be used for a deeper examination of the ways Jewish life fits into U.S. history. The set may also frame comparative research of non-Jewish immigrant experiences.
Objectives
During this lesson, students will:
- examine notions of individual identity and the intersecting categories that shape identity;
- understand connections between broad historical events and individuals/groups who respond to, and further influence, historical events.
- reflect on the immigration experiences for Jews and on the experiences of other immigrants to the United States