The Education Program of The Advocates has released a new 2004 second edition of our teaching guide entitled, “Energy of a Nation: Immigrants in America.” This valuable learning tool uses easy-to-read charts, tables, graphs, and maps to convey important information about immigration such as: who comes from other countries to settle in the U.S., why they come, the process by which they are allowed in, where they settle, their impact on the economy, and the "nuts and bolts" of U.S. immigration policy.  Immigration is presented within an historical context and through firsthand accounts and role-playing activities. This great resource is aimed for Grade 8 through Adult audiences. It can be used in classes discussing current events, civics, economics, geography, history, law, social studies, art, literature, and other subject areas.

In 2004, a group of The Advocates staff and volunteer educators updated the teaching guide with helpful additions and changes, including:

·         An easy-to-read format, full of dynamic lessons that can be used independently or as part of a larger unit on immigration

·         New interactive lesson ideas and engaging handouts

·         A new Midwest and Minnesota focus!

·         Updated statistics and glossary of terms

·         An appendix with suggested reference books, children’s books, websites, films, and many other resources related to immigration

·         Newly created Lesson Eleven, which explores emerging issues facing immigrants since September 11, 2001