We are learning about Global Cultures and how these cultures influence people's perceptions about places and regions. The students will research different cultures in different countries on the Internet using the links below and answer questions about each country. After they have researched, they will write about what their life would be like it they lived in that particular country and how it is different from their life in America.

Cultures for Kids
Countries of the World 
Fact Monster
Food by Country

This week students are learning about World Population and Population Movement. You will be doing an activity on the computer about population growth and how the world's population is growing as I am writing this. Go to the website below and complete the questions on the Population Growth Worksheet.

Population Clock

Next, immigrants came to America through way of Ellis Island. Go to the website below and take a tour of Ellis Island and answer the questions on the worksheet provided

Ellis Island Tour