"Park in a Pack" is recommended for grades 4-8. This curriculum-based traveling educational kit is available to educators for two weeks on loan for use in the classroom. It is free of charge except for return postage. A security deposit is required to obtain the kit. It contains a teaching guide, 4 videos and many educational activities about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for your students to enjoy. Please write to Attn: Education Specialist at National Park Service, Statue of Liberty National Monument, Liberty Island, New York, NY, 10004, or call (212) 363-3200.

Ellis Island Medical Exam: Video explains medical inspection process at Ellis Island. Students can compare current trends and concerns about health, diseases and public safety.

Legal Inspection: Video allows students to identify reasons why immigrants were inspected before being granted permission to enter. Describes document used for inspection and how used in tracing ancestry.

Moving Overseas: Students think about moving to a new home, what to bring and why. Discussion of what is alike and different in our cultures and what we think is important to us.

Citizenship: Students can take a portion of the citizenship test.

Family Tree: Students can use forms to start a family tree or conduct an oral history.

E. Pluribus Unum: Learn our national "motto" and discuss the balance of freedom and democracy.

Materials include: Teacher Guide, Ellis Island videos, Ship manifest & manifest tag.

Teaching Guide for grades 3-6. Heightens understanding of the concept of liberty and the role it played in the history of the United States. Call Statue of Liberty/Ellis Foundation at (212) 883-1986, ext. 742.

Teaching Guide for grades 5-8. Heightens understanding of immigration and provides information about the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. To receive a free copy, call (212) 363-3200.