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The Evaluate Stage is to help us determine if the information is coming from a credible source and what the reason is for writing the information. Ask yourself who is behind the information and why are they writing it? This will help you find gather more information about your topic and make sure it is accurate. Here are some sources to help get your started.
Be sure to record information in your Inquiry Journal.
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Undocumented
Undocumented
Many children of undocumented immigrants have been born and raised in the US and is the only home they have ever known. Undocumented immigrants have worsened, but these immigrant have come to the US to escape violence in their home country or a better future for their family. Regardless of the reason, many children are in the middle of the laws being made and the debate over undocumented immigrants. Learn more, about immigration laws to help deepen your understanding; suggested readings here.
Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
You previously read about westward expansion that touched on displacement of Native Americans. The Trail of Tears explores westward expansion and the terrible effects it have on Native Americans. The greed for land forced the natives to be pushed out and relocated. The relocation is now knows as the Trail of Tears due to the horrific events that occurred during this relocation.
Urban Sprawl
Urban Sprawl
Wikipedia can be used to gain information on urban sprawl. The article provides a definition, example, effects and different viewpoints of the topic. There are a variety of resources at the bottom of the page to give credibility and to help you explore more on this topic.
Climate Migrants
Climate Migrants
Human activity is causing climate change and these changes are causing parts of the planet to become inhabitable. Flooding, storms, crop failure and droughts are some causes that are displacing millions of people. Learn more about the environmental push factors that cause people to migrate and what we need to do to make a change.
references
references
Benoit, P. (2013. The trail of tears. Children's Press. Retrieved from Freedom Flix. https://sdm-fflix.digital.scholastic.com/unitPage/node-34834/10014103/?authCtx=U.600004769
Galluzzo, G. A. (2014). Urban Sprawl Drains Cities of Wealth. In N. Merino (Ed.), Current Controversies. Urban Sprawl. Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Race, Poverty, and the Environment, 2008, Fall, 15[1]) https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/EJ3010530241/OVIC?u=uni_rodit&sid=OVIC&xid=14959f43
Growing Up as an Undocumented Immigrant. (n.d.). Retrieved April 12, 2021, from https://teenhealthandwellness.com/article/560/growing-up-as-an-undocumented-immigrant
Hirsch, R. E. (2017). Climate migrants : on the move in a warming world. Twenty-First Century Books.
Public Broadcasting Service. (2015). Pbs NewsHour. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/video/revisiting-the-great-migration-through-paintings-and-poetry-1438039020/.
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