1. Tradition
Tradition: You will choose one of your family traditions to illustrate on a poster.
Immigrants sought to recreate the old world / cultural heritage they left behind by establishing family traditions.
Your project will include the following: Description of the tradition; How the tradition reflects and preserves cultural heritage or WHY do you do it; How the tradition has changed throughout the years; Include a creative piece – such as photographs, illustrations, stories, essays, poems, etc.
Points: total
Description of Tradition……
Significance of Tradition…
How Tradition Has Changed Over the Years…. 5
Creative Piece…
Overall Visual Presentation…

2. Immigration
Immigration: You will interview a family member about your family’s immigration story.
We are all immigrants. Whether your family came over 200 or 20 years ago, unless you are a full-blooded Native American, you have an immigrant in your past. What is that story?
Your project will include the following: country of origin; When they arrived; How they traveled here; Why they left their homeland; Where they settled when they got here; Did they face any discrimination; What kind of work did they do when they got here.
Points: total A written piece which includes the following… 15
What was their country of origin? Why did they leave their homeland?
When did they come? How did they travel here?
Where did they settle when they got here?
Did they face any discrimination?
What job did they do when they got here?
You may add any other information as you wish.
Creative piece that reflects the country of origin…. 5
Overall Visual Presentation…