Add to Favorites| Content Provider | HEC-TV  2007-08 Honorable Mention | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact Information | Helen Headrick utilization@hectv.org 3655 Olive St St Louis, MO 63108 United States Phone: (314) 531-4455 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Type | Individual Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum Number of Participants | For optimum interactivity, we recommend no more than two classes combined. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Number of Participants | There is no minimum number required for participation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primary Disciplines | International, Social Studies/History | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Secondary Disciplines | Character Education, Community Interests | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Description | The story of America is a story of immigration. From our first colonial settlers through the wave of 19th century immigrants to the 20th century refugees from war and famine to those still coming today, the desire to build a better life has motivated millions to our shores. What does it mean to be an immigrant? What forces compel you to embark on an uncertain journey? What is life like in a new and strange country? To complement your students’ study of historic periods of immigration, cultural diversity, or recent world history, we invite you to hear directly from recent immigrants to St. Louis. In this program, you and your students will have the opportunity to hear first person histories of what it means to be an immigrant to America. Meet recent immigrants to St. Louis who have come from Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Compare their stories to your study of those of others who arrived in previous periods of immigration. What characteristics are similar and what characteristics are unique? What general conclusions can you then make about the reasons for, and processes of, immigration to America? How do the new immigrants contribute to the cultural, political and economic life of America today? How is that similar to, or different from, previous historic periods of immigration? How does hearing stories from these new immigrants increase our understanding of different cultures? How does learning first-hand about their reasons for coming increase our understanding of recent world troubled areas and crises? Meet representatives from The International Institute, a St. Louis organization helping immigrants with their transition to their new life here. How is their work today similar to, or different from, how private and government institutions provided assistance in the past? What are the greatest areas of difficulty as immigrants begin to assimilate into their new environment? How do they help immigrants balance traditions of their culture with demands of their new life? Ask you questions. Hear the stories. Join this compelling discussion of the most recent chapter of America’s story of immigration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Format | The videoconference program will consist of the following segments. 1. Welcome and Introduction—Student groups and experts will be introduced and welcomed to the program. 2. Interaction with the Immigrants and Staff of The International Institute—Students will hear directly from recent immigrants to St. Louis and members of the staff of The International Institute on questions in the areas described in the “Program Description” section of this web exhibit. Once you have enrolled, we will send you the world locations represented by the guests joining us to help your students develop questions for the program. 3. Closing Segment--Including summary of topics discussed and final questions from students. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Objectives | 1. The participant will gain a greater understanding of what it means to be an immigrant to America today. 2. The participant will interact with individuals providing primary source accounts of recent world events and immigration transition. 3. The participant will meet people and hear stories from diverse cultural perspectives. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Standards to which this program aligns | Featured National Standards (History): Grades 5-12: Historical Thinking Standards 2. Historical Comprehension B. Reconstruct the literal meaning of a historical passage by identifying who was involved, what happened, where it happened, what events led to these developments, and what consequences or outcomes followed. C. Identify the central question(s) the historical narrative addresses and the purpose, perspective, or point of view from which it has been constructed. F. Appreciate historical perspectives--(a) describing the past on its own terms, through the eyes and experiences of those who were there, as revealed through their literature, diaries, letters, debates, arts, artifacts, and the like; (b) considering the historical context in which the event unfolded--the values, outlook, options, and contingencies of that time and place; and (c) avoiding “present-mindedness,” judging the past solely in terms of present-day norms and values. 4. Historical Research Capabilities A. Formulate historical questions from encounters with historical documents, eyewitness accounts, letters, diaries, artifacts, photos, historical sites, art, architecture, and other records from the past. B. Obtain historical data from a variety of sources, including: library and museum collections, historic sites, historical photos, journals, diaries, eyewitness accounts, newspapers, and the like; documentary films, oral testimony from living witnesses, censuses, tax records, city directories, statistical compilations, and economic indicators. 5. Historical Issues—Analysis and Decision-Making A. Identify issues and problems in the past and analyze the interests, values, perspectives, and points of view of those involved in the situation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | Schools from across the country are invited to join in the program. Missouri state standards are provided for Missouri schools since partial funding for this program comes from Missouri organizations. Featured State Standards (Missouri): Show Me Performance Standards: Goal 1 – 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9 Goal 2 - 1, 2, 4, 7 Goal 3 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Goal 4 - 1, 5, 6 Social Studies Knowledge Standards - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Communication Knowledge Standards - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Length | 60 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $0.00 View Only Cost: $0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Fee Notes | There is NO CHARGE for this program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cancellation Policy | Since there may well be a waiting list for interactive participation, we ask that you let us know of your need to cancel as soon as you know. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is recording allowed? | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP Internet 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Once we have received your enrollment, we will contact you requesting the IP address of the VC unit you'll be using to connect to the program and also to arrange a test call between you and our bridge organization MOREnet. Both these steps must be completed to finalize your participation in the program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
