https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p Immigrants and Refugees en-us 2021-11-08 17:12:26 UTC 2021-11-16 19:37:12 UTC hello@padlet.com madzsoldham2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887019024 Teachers as Allies is a text informing educators how they can be advocates for immigrant students and their families, especially undocumented immigrants. This book includes different ways to understand, address, and meet the needs of undocumented students. This includes utilizing different culturally broad methods to teach varying topics in the classroom. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887019024 breannacrowther7_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887020090 This book follows a young girl who comes from a wealthy Mexican family. When her father is murdered, Esperanza and her mother move to California with no money during the Great Depression. In California, they work in fields that pay them very little.]]> 2021-11-12 16:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887020090 breannacrowther7_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887022118 Dreamers follows Yuyi and her son, Kelly, as they immigrate from Mexico to the United States. It navigates the difficulties that lie in transitioning to an unfamiliar language and environment. They discover the importance of libraries and books. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887022118 breannacrowther7_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887024723 Unhei tries her best to fit in during her move from Korea to the United States. She chooses an American name from a glass jar, but later determines that the best name is the one she was born with. She eventually learns to appreciate her Korean name and background.]]> 2021-11-12 16:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887024723 madzsoldham2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887024919 In the book Made in America: Immigrant Students in Our Public Schools, Laurie Olsen advocates for immigrant students and their right to an equitable education, and she examines what it is like to be a student or a teacher at a diverse school. In addition to bringing awareness to the inequity that still occurs in schools today, this book promotes that change in the classroom is possible.]]> 2021-11-12 16:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887024919 breannacrowther7_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887027083 A young girl and her dad migrate towards the US border. It follows their journey through the girl's perspective. She describes what they see and what they have to go through to get to their destination.]]> 2021-11-12 16:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887027083 madzsoldham2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887028418 In 2018 an influx of people immigrated to the United States, and many immigrants ended up in Chicago. Sullivan High School was highly impacted by this and, as a result, had over three hundred immigrants from thirty-five different countries. Refugee High is about students and faculty at Sullivan High School during this time. Fishman highlights stories of students who had recently immigrated to the United States and their experience attending such a diverse school during much political disagreement. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887028418 nataliehodson https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887028580 Refugee by Alan Gratz tells the story of three refugee children and their efforts to escape. Each story is during a different time and in a different country. Somehow, the stories connect and the children have similar trials. Josef is fleeing Nazi-Germany, Isabel needed to leave Cuba because of protests, and Mahmoud left Syria with his family. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887028580 breannacrowther7_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887028779 This book follows the real life experience of the author as she moves from China to California. She navigates the challenges of growing up an immigrant and managing hotels with her family. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887028779 nataliehodson https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887031081 The Border by Steve Schafer is a book about four teenagers living in Mexico. One night they witness the killing of their families in a shooting done by members of a huge, well-known drug cartel. When their lives are threatened, they decided to flee their country and attempt to cross the border into the United States. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887031081 saleast13_1 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887031988  Steven V. Roberts follows the stories of thirteen immigrant families and captures what immigration to America might entail. He sheds light on the difficulties of starting over for these families who is in a new place surrounded by strangers and how they long for acceptance. He talks about the contributions that immigrants make that impacts the future of America. 

]]> 2021-11-12 16:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887031988 breannacrowther7_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887034084 Immigrants Rising is a nonprofit organization. This page provides resources and tips for higher education for undocumented students. It provides details of scholarships, fellowships, grants and walks through applying for FAFSA. It shares immigrant success stories as well.]]> 2021-11-12 16:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887034084 nataliehodson https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887034366 We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez tells the story of three teens that grew up together in a small town in Guatemala. One of the teens has just given birth and due to unrest and gang violence, the teens must leave. Unfortunately the baby gets left behind as they flee for the trains in another town.]]> 2021-11-12 16:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887034366 saleast13_1 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887035748  Christina IGOA talks about one teacher’s journey to understand the inner world of immigrant children and to create a learning environment that addresses the students’ feelings and needs. It also features the voices and artwork of many immigrant children, in which the immigrant experience of uprooting, the culture shock, and adjustments to a new world. Then it goes into describing the cultural, academic, and psychological interventions that eases learning as these immigrant students are making the transition to a new language and culture. 

]]> 2021-11-12 16:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887035748 breannacrowther7_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887036363 The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Facebook page works to support immigrants worldwide. This page shares articles and current events related to their mission. It provides a space to sign petitions and donate to their organization/other similar organizations. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887036363 saleast13_1 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887038475 This book talks about the psychological needs of war-affected children who might migrate to this country, it's hard to distinguish among children and difficult to understand and even harder to address. Supporting Refugee Children provides exploration of these challenges and offers practical advice for teachers, social works and counsellors. 

]]> 2021-11-12 16:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887038475 nataliehodson https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887041946 Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card by Sara Saedi tells the story of Sara Saedi and when she discovered that her family were illegal aliens in the United States. This is a true account of Sara's teenage years and what she experienced. She had to learn how to cope with all of the struggles surrounding being a teenager and also the fear of being sent back to Iran.

]]> 2021-11-12 16:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887041946 breannacrowther7_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887042317 This TikTok page makes videos to bring awareness to the issues currently happening in various places around the world-Haiti, Afghanistan, Somalia, and more. Some of the issues focus on displacement, climate change, and Covid-19. It also shares individual immigrant stories.]]> 2021-11-12 16:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887042317 saleast13_1 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887043608 U.S Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is a non profit organization whose mission is to help defend and protect the rights of those who are forced or voluntary migrate worldwide. They give support to the refugees who are making that transition to building a new life in America. 

]]> 2021-11-12 16:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887043608 saleast13_1 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887045097 UNICEF USA supports UNICEF’s global work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States.  This organizations provides a support system for children all around the world and works everyday to deliver essentials for the survival of every child and giving them an equitable chance of life like health care, immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, clothing, education, emergency relief and so much more. They are helping save vulnerable children’s lives. 

]]> 2021-11-12 16:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887045097 breannacrowther7_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887045293 The US Immigration YouTube channel delves into the politics of immigration. They give updates on travel restrictions, Green Card/Visa and immigration laws, and more. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887045293 saleast13_1 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887046550 UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency is a Non-Profit organization that protects people who are forced to flee from conflict and persecution around the world, provide them with life saving aid like shelter, food and clean water which all strive to ensure their basic safety, rights , dignity and help them build better futures for themselves and their families. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887046550 nataliehodson https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887046631 American Street by Ibi Zoboi tells the story of Fabiola Toussaint, a Haitian immigrant. She was born in the US but her mother is found by immigration and they threaten deportation. Fabiola goes from Brooklyn to Detroit to live with her cousins. She has to adjust to the American way.]]> 2021-11-12 16:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887046631 saleast13_1 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887049770 The Refugee and Immigrant center for education and legal services promotes justice by providing free low cost legal services for underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees who have settled in Texas.  These legal services, social programs, bond assistance, and an advocacy team focused around changing the narrative around immigrantion in this country, RAICES are the people on the frontline that are fighting for the rights of immigration. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887049770 nataliehodson https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887053560 This video includes interviews from multiple students living in the Kansas City, Missouri area. These students are immigrants and share their experiences around being an immigrant student.]]> 2021-11-12 16:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887053560 saleast13_1 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887053732 CARE is a humanitarian organization that works around the globe defeating poverty, achieving social justice and fighting for women and girls in gaining equal rights and opportunities. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887053732 madzsoldham2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887055122 In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to examine a picture of immigrant families and make inferences based on what they see. They will also discuss the difference between immigration and migration and various reasons individuals or families would migrate or immigrate. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887055122 nataliehodson https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887055232 In this video "It Wasn't Easy Growing Up As An Immigrant", a girl tells her story of being an immigrant in the United States. After being born in the Philippines, her family moved. She talks about all of the struggles she and her family went through.]]> 2021-11-12 16:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887055232 nataliehodson https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887058084 In this TEDTalk by Lindsey Bird, she talks about what we can do to help immigrants and refugees in schools to be able to get a good education. Lindsey is an educator and discusses how our society can help these students more.]]> 2021-11-12 16:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887058084 sendmelmail2_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887058266 This website has materials for teaching about refugees for ages 6-18. The materials include a curriculum for teaching about refugees, activities, and videos. It also provides animations for teachers or students that help them understand immigrants and refugees better.]]> 2021-11-12 16:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887058266 sendmelmail2_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887060480 This website provides information for immigrant families and students. It also has information about transforming teaching, family and community engagement, and early learning which can be helpful for teachers or students.]]> 2021-11-12 16:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887060480 madzsoldham2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887062618 In this lesson plan, students will have the opportunity to learn more about refugees and asylum seekers through examining poetry that is based on this topic. Students will get to learn about and discuss different challenges that refugees face. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887062618 sendmelmail2_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887062867 This website addresses challenges that refugee students may face and that teachers of refugee students may face. It provides educators with tips for supporting refugee students.]]> 2021-11-12 16:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887062867 sendmelmail2_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887064036 This website provides adults who work in schools with ideas on how to support refugee/immigrant students and how to help schools become a welcoming place where refugee/immigrant students can belong. There are three main categories that the resources fall into which are, classroom culture/school climate, curriculum, and resources for students and families.]]> 2021-11-12 16:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887064036 madzsoldham2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887065080 This link contains many lessons on immigration, and this particular lesson focuses on various refugee groups from the mid-1900s until now. The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand that every refugee has different experiences and challenges. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about specific groups of refugees and how the experiences of these refugees compare to one another.

]]> 2021-11-12 16:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887065080 sendmelmail2_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887066214 This website compiles many resources for immigrants during the Covid-19 crisis. Specifically, it provides resources for everyone, undocumented immigrants, immigrants and refugees, fighting hate, learning English, teachers, and parents.]]> 2021-11-12 16:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887066214 sendmelmail2_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887070909 This website includes 3 separate lesson plans for grades 1, 2, and 3. In each lesson, the book "Dreamers" is read. In the 1st-grade lesson plan, the teachers help the students understand how the words and pictures help them understand the story. Then, the students participate in an activity in which they make their own connections with the story. In the second-grade lesson plan, the students learn about the plot, setting, and characters of the book. In the third-grade lesson plan, students discuss the meaning of literal and non-literal language in the book.]]> 2021-11-12 16:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887070909 sendmelmail2_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887072655 This lesson is for grades 6-8 and introduces students to what a refugee camp is. Throughout the lesson, students learn about the conditions of refugee camps and what it might be like to be a refugee.]]> 2021-11-12 16:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887072655 sendmelmail2_2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887074794 This lesson plan may be used for middle school or high school. In this lesson, students read an article about a community in Canada providing support to refugees. The students analyze how the author uses narratives and facts to tell the story. At the end of the lesson, students write a letter to someone in the community that advocates for a system that would provide support for Syrian refugees.]]> 2021-11-12 16:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887074794 nataliehodson https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887074947 This video is about how we can support refugee students in schools. It discusses a program that is being used in South Whales in order to help these students overcome and process any trauma they might have faced or might still be struggling with. ]]> 2021-11-12 16:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887074947 nataliehodson https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887087104 This short documentary follows students at a New York City summer program for children seeking asylum from the world’s most pressing conflicts. It's an intimate and emotional account of the students’ stories of escaping war and conflict and resettling in America, chronicling their triumphs and setbacks as their lives unfold over the course of one summer.]]> 2021-11-12 16:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1887087104 madzsoldham2 https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1895041211 2021-11-16 19:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/breannacrowther7_2/fpirkzf61djvy09p/wish/1895041211