Immigration & Ellis Island LINKtivity® | Coming to America | Digital Activity
Bring immigration and the history of Ellis Island to life for your fourth, fifth, or sixth grade students? This interactive digital resource lets students experience what it was like for immigrants arriving in America in the early 1900s. They’ll follow the journey across the ocean, step into the shoes of new arrivals at Ellis Island, explore life in a new country, and even meet some famous immigrants from the past.
Bring immigration and the history of Ellis Island to life for your fourth, fifth, or sixth grade students? This interactive digital resource lets students experience what it was like for immigrants arriving in America in the early 1900s. They’ll follow the journey across the ocean, step into the shoes of new arrivals at Ellis Island, explore life in a new country, and even meet some famous immigrants from the past.
Bring immigration and the history of Ellis Island to life for your fourth, fifth, or sixth grade students? This interactive digital resource lets students experience what it was like for immigrants arriving in America in the early 1900s. They’ll follow the journey across the ocean, step into the shoes of new arrivals at Ellis Island, explore life in a new country, and even meet some famous immigrants from the past.
Bring immigration and the history of Ellis Island to life for your fourth, fifth, or sixth grade students? This interactive digital resource lets students experience what it was like for immigrants arriving in America in the early 1900s. They’ll follow the journey across the ocean, step into the shoes of new arrivals at Ellis Island, explore life in a new country, and even meet some famous immigrants from the past.
Quick set-up and easy prep make this digital activity the perfect addition to your social studies unit on Immigration and Ellis Island.
Meet LNKtivities: interactive, student-led digital guides that turn learning into an adventure! With images, videos, kid-friendly websites, and interactive features, LINKtivities make upper elementary learning exciting—without costing you your evenings.
Our Immigration & Ellis Island digital LINKtivity® is designed with diverse learners in mind, featuring user-friendly navigation and audio support that reads text to students, making it perfect for struggling readers and English language learners. Get ready for a fun and interactive learning experience!
WHAT WILL STUDENTS LEARN:
Coming to America- Students explore the countries immigrants came from and what life was like aboard the ships crossing the Atlantic to America.
Arriving At Ellis Island - Students follow the immigrant journey from the arrival dock through the various stations at Ellis Island—all the way to the Kissing Post, where immigrants officially entered America. They’ll also learn about Angel Island, the entry point for many immigrants from Asian countries.
Life in a New Land - Students discover the neighborhoods and cities where immigrants built their new lives, including New York City, Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco.
Immigrant Stories - Students meet influential immigrants who helped shape American history and culture, such as Charlie Chaplin, Irving Berlin, and Albert Einstein.
Ellis Island Today - Students gain an understanding of Ellis Island’s lasting significance in American history and how it continues to honor the millions who passed through its doors.
WHY STUDENTS WILL LOVE IT:
Self-Paced Learning: Students can move through the LINKtivity at their own speed, giving them control and ownership over their learning experience.
Multimedia Engagement: With a mix of videos, images, graphics, and clickable interactive features, students stay actively engaged from start to finish.
Built-In Support: The read-to-me option empowers all learners—especially emerging or struggling readers—to confidently navigate the content on their own.
WHY TEACHERS WILL LOVE IT:
No-Prep, High-Impact: Just assign and go! Everything is ready to use, saving you hours of planning time. To view the LINKtivity®, you will only need access to the internet (no fancy software or programs needed!)
Standards-Aligned: Content is designed to support upper elementary social studies standards while promoting critical thinking and historical understanding.
Independent + Differentiated: Great for centers, early finishers, sub plans, or independent study. Students can work at their own pace with built-in supports for different learning needs.
The LINKtivity® can be used as a whole class by projecting the digital guide on a SMARTBoard or white board, in small groups gathered around a single device or even as individuals by using personal tablets, iPads, chrome books...etc.
HERE'S WHAT IS INCLUDED:
A user-friendly teacher guide with all links and downloads accessible directly from the guide + a step-by-step lesson plan to implement with the LINKtivity
An easy-to-use LINKtivity® Interactive Learning Guide (accessible in any internet browser)
A student flipbook (printable & digital versions available!) to authentically showcase learning
An answer key
A kid-friendly rubric for student guidance and easy assessment
WHAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE SAYING:
LINKtivities are a unique 21st century learning tool that will engage your learners and leave them wanting more! But, you don’t have to take my word for it! Here’s what other teachers are saying about LINKtivities:
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