Web Site: Photographs from Ellis Island

About this site / Ideas for this site

Stunning photographs of immigrants at Ellis Island, New York.

Possible discussion topics:

• Why have they come to America from their own countries?
• How do you think they felt when their photograph was taken?
• Look at how they’re dressed
  • What words come to mind when you look at their clothes?
  • Why are they dressed the way they are?
  • Would they be dressed this way today? Why / why not?
  • Do you think that’s a good thing?