Because of the current high interest in issues of immigration, Constitutional Rights Foundation has created these lessons and made them available free of charge to educators. Like all our materials, the lessons are carefully balanced to present all sides of controversial issues.

CRF has created these lessons and made them available free of charge to educators. The six lesson modules are designed to put the current controversies about illegal immigration into historical and political context.

The materials consist of six lesson modules designed to put the current controversies about illegal immigration into historical and political context. They consist of readings, guided discussion questions, and interactive learning activities designed to help students explore and deepen their understanding of the issues presented. In addition, the curriculum package includes a resource for conducting structured discussions with students.

Overview of Contents

1. History of Immigration Through the 1850s.
   
2. History of Immigration From 1850 to the Present.
   
3. Issues of Illegal Immigration.
   
4. Federal Policy and Immigration.
   
5. Current Proposals on Illegal Immigration.
   
6. Options for Affecting Public Policy.
   
7. Conducting Panel Discussions and Civil Conversations .

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