by Ifrah Aydid, San Diego State University
C Aaron Borunda, San Diego State University
Nichole Chrisman, SDSU
Brittany Demara, San Diego State University
Suzann Ellaicy, SDSU
In this lesson the class will explore what life is like not only for different groups during California's immigration and migration time period but different roles within these groups. Through the use of journals each child will take on the role of a Chinese or Russian immigrant, Native American, East Coast migrant, or Spanish/Mexican local. Each group will face their own special trials and tribulations. All individuals in the groups will write about their experiences. In addition to group writing every child will have his/her own issues to address based on their character.
Introduction
Why is California such a diverse population? How did so many different kinds of people arrive and why did they come? Our next unit is going to figure out some fo these questions and more!