Coming to America / Coming to Ohio

Marcie Beggs/ Teacher   

Roxboro Middle School, Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Grade: 8

Subject: US History

Time: 2 – 3 days (43 minutes periods)

  Objectives: Students will:

1.                   Understand the complexities of traveling  to and in America in 1800’s

2.                   Compare and contrast the experiences of the two girls.

3.                   Use critical thinking to problem solve reasons for coming to America.