Social Studies · Grades 5

Immigrant Trunk Clue Room

Infer the push and pull factors behind one immigrant’s journey from the belongings they carried.

About 12 minutesAdvanced levelInteractive practice
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What children practice

  • Ellis Island Arrival Journey: Explain the push and pull factors and arrival process of immigrants who came through Ellis Island.

How to use this activity

Invite your child to try the challenge independently first. Encourage them to explain their thinking, use the immediate feedback, and try again when an answer does not work. Short, repeated practice helps build confidence.

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