1) Students will identify reasons why people immigrate to new areas. 2) Students will recognize the importance of diversity in Rhode Island’s mill villages. 3) Students will analyze demographic data about local Rhode Island towns as well as a newspaper article from The Providence Journal. 4) Students will design a poster celebrating and honoring a cultural community of their choice.
Recommended level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
1. Why People Move: Understanding Immigration
2. Diversity in Rhode Island's Mill Villages