Did you know that every family in America – except Native American families – came to the U.S. from another country?
For example, Sun Lee’s parents came here from China.
Mario’s great-grandparents came here from Italy.
My grandparents came here from Russia and Poland.

Where does YOUR family come from? ____________________________


When did they first come to the U.S.? ___________________________


What language, besides English, is spoken in your family? ______________


How do you say “hello” in this language? ___________________________
 

On this map of the world, color in the country or countries where your family members came from. Trace the route they took to come to the United States.

(c) 2005 by Marla Lewis

New York State Learning Standards [2]