Voluntary migration to the USA - 9th Grade - Geography - Unit 2 - Understanding Human Population - HS Library at International School of Manila

United States

CIA World Factbook
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American Dream
What is the American Dream? Click here to learn more and find out why everyone wants to obtain it.
A revealing map of who wants to move to the U.S.
Click here to see who wants to move to the US.
Are US Migrant Centers Concentration Camps?
Click here to determine if US migrant centers are really concentration camps.

Philippines

Filipino Immigrants in the United States
Click here to learn some of history of the migration of Filipino's to the United States.

Mexico

Today’s US-Mexico ‘border crisis’ in 6 charts
Click here to learn more about the falling immigration into the USA from Mexico.

India

Indian Immigrants in the United States
Click here to read about the citizens of India immigrating into the United States.

South Korea

Korean Immigrants in the United States
Click here to learn more about why the US has received more immigrants from Korea in recent years.

China

Chinese Immigrants in the United States
Click here to find out why the Chinese are immigrating to the United States.

CRAAP Evaluation

When choosing information remember to use the CRAAP method to evaluate your websites, news sources, magazines, etc. You need to ensure that ensure that where you are gaining knowledge from is Current, Relevant, Authoritative, Accurate and has a Purpose. Click HERE to review the method and evaluation strategy before you begin researching for information.

General Sources

Migration Policy Institute
Click here to research analysis of the movement of people worldwide.
Population Reference Bureau
Click here to learn some of the key demographic trends underlying global population change .
US Immigration
Click here to learn more information about those who are immigrating to the US.

Databases

EBSCO This link opens in a new window Click here to search the EBSCO databases for information on various subjects from Academic Journals, Newspapers, Magazines, Reference books and more. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Point of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window The Points of View Reference Center provides resources that needed to assists students with developing persuasive arguments and essays, a better understanding of controversial issues, and analytical thinking skills. The database is recommended for TOK students and students doing research on controversial issues. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.

News Sources

CNN 10
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BBC
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New York Times
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NPR
Click here to read or listen to news from the National Public Radio better know as NPR.

9th Grade - Geography - Unit 2 - Understanding Human Population: Voluntary migration to the USA