Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: What is DACA?

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Former Commissioner of the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, Doris Meissner discussed DACA and the possible impacts of changing the policy.

Description

Former Commissioner of the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, Doris Meissner discussed DACA and the possible impacts of changing the policy.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • What is meant by "dreamers?"
  • What does DACA do? What are the qualifications for DACA?
  • Describe the make-up of DACA recipients including nation of origin, education and work status.
  • Explain the possible economic impact of DACA.

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals
    • Deportation
    • Dreamers
    • Immigration
    • Labor Markets
    • Undocumented Immigration

    Topics

    Immigration

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh School