Immigration+Issue


 * From:**** Davis, Suzanne (@ Taylor)
 * Sent:**** Wednesday, March 29, 2006 8:13 AM
 * To:**** Taylor Social Studies
 * Cc:**** Schaller, Manette; Cherry, Patrick; Clark, Tim
 * Subject:**** additional resources for immigration issue

Teachers

What a great opportunity the issue of immigration provides to teach the value of knowing how to do independent research. It’s a great opportunity to encourage your students to go deeper and learn more about something they are passionate about. Passion isn’t enough. They must informed as well as be able to articulate that passion and the reason for it. As the students research have them compare pros and cons. Encourage them to look at all aspects of an issue and to examine the facts. The library is always available to help students find the information they need to make educated and thoughtful decisions in all areas of their life. We also love to encourage students to dig deeper and explore areas of interest. The sample resources below will give them an excellent basis to begin their research. If students need further assistance, the library is ready to serve as a resource for students wanting to know more. If we can be of help to you, the teachers, as you discuss these important issues with your students, please don’t hesitate to call. The library may be behind the scenes but it educates those who are on the frontline.

Gale Database – Opposing Viewpoints: http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC;jsessionid=B6492898AEE61BFB6B0B6528C065ACE7?locID=tlc049038281 See subject heading Illegal Immigrants

NPR – National Public Radio has several related stories you can find by typing in immigration. I have provided the connection to one of their stories. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5303676

Houston Chronicle has some excellent related stories. The Library Database page has a link to both the Houston Chronicle and U.S. News and World Report. Look in the lower right hand corner. http://www.alief.isd.tenet.edu/taylor/library_databases.htm

Additional newspaper articles online can be found at Gale Custom Newspapers. Type in the search term and then click on Browse to select specific newspaper articles. http://web4.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/0/1/1/purl=rc6_SP01?sw_aep=tlc049038281

Pew Research Center for the People and the Press – a well respected think tank. The Pew research center has an excellent special area just for Hispanic issues. http://pewhispanic.org/

Other websites to explore: Factcheck: Annenberg Political Factcheck http://www.factcheck.org/ TruthorFiction: http://www.truthorfiction.com/

Have a great teaching experience today……

J Suzanne

Suzanne A. Davis Taylor H.S. Library Resource Specialist