Ellis Island

On Tuesday, our 8th grade students did a simulation of what it was like to be an immigrant going through Ellis Island.  Most students played the role of immigrants from various nations with hopes of entering America.  Other students played the role of processors, determined to only let the worth immigrants enter.

Groups of immigrants waiting to enter Ellis Island:

These doctors are making sure that the immigrants are healthy enough to enter America.

An angry Italian guy getting deported.