In the course of the summit, students will learn about the rights of citizens and noncitizens, current immigration laws, and some of the political and social responses to immigration in American history. Students will analyze key Supreme Court decisions dealing with immigration issues, and research current and pending state and federal legislation.

Through participation in the summit, students will formulate informed opinions about illegal immigration in the contexts of globalization, economics, and national security. Students will be able to engage with and evaluate ongoing policy debates about the current economic and social impact of illegal immigration.

• Orientation Guide
• Teacher Orientation Activities Guide
• Guide to Conferencing in FuseTalk
• Student Handbook

• Student Activities Guide
• Student Research Topics
• Student Activities Forms and Handout Key
• Student Activities Timeline
• Activities 1 and 14: Pre and Post Tests
• Post Test Results: Online Submission Form
• Pre Test Results: Online Submission Form
• Questions for Experts: Online Submission Form
• Post Test Results: Online Submission Form —Please check back soon
• Activities 1 & 14: What Do You Know, What Do You Want to Know?
• Posting Rubric
• Threaded Discussion Example
• Activity 4: Fact v. Opinion Checklist
• Civil Discussion Checklist
• Activity 5: Discussion Starters
• Activity 5: Examples of Writing in Response to Discussion Starters
• Student Activity 6 Survey
• Student Activity 6 Writing Exercise Instructions
• Student Activity 11 Orig. Student Research Checklist
• Student Activity 14 Self-Assessment Instructions

• Project: Full Merit Brief
• Project: Merit Brief
• Project: Model Legislation
• Project: Mock Trial Script