Immigrant Kids
During the 1800s and early 1900s millions of Europeans immigrated to the U.S. Many children of these immigrants worked to help earn income and support their families. contemporary photographs help to tell the story.
Economic Concepts
- Human Capital
Grade Levels
- Intermediate (4-6)
Related Subjects
- U.S. History
Lesson 10, Immigrant Kids
from Economics and Children’s Literature, Supplement 2:
Students read the story and explore child labor during this time period, and interview young people who are working today.