Activities to Use with Your Students

Running Against the World | Article by Sarah Fling
Learn about Jesse Owens and his many accomplishments.

The Golden Door | Primary Source Activity
Interrogate the meaning of primary sources from the 1880s.

Gates of East & West | Classroom Discussion
Explore immigration experiences through Angel Island & Ellis Island.

Ellis Island | Teacher Guide
Discover how Peter Boyer created his multimedia composition Ellis Island: The Dream of America.

Hopes & Heritage | Family History Project
Document your family’s history in the United States.

Your American Dream | Reflection Activity
Identify your American Dream and how to express it.

Suggested Titles | Reading List
Keep exploring with recommendations from community partner Stories Like Me!