when people choose to move, often for work or lifestyle

when people have to move, often due to war or natural disasters

a person who moves to another place for job opportunities

a person who has been forced to leave their country due to conflict or persecution

Migration in the Middle East

Geography

GIS: Visualising the physical and human geography of the Middle East

Physical landscapes of the Middle East

Climate and biomes of the Middle East

Rivers and water resources in the Middle East

Natural resources and economy in the Middle East

Population of the Middle East

History and legacy: Empires, borders and religion

Dubai: A global city

Life in the Arabian Desert

The greening of the Arabian Desert

Climate change and environmental challenges in the Middle East

This unit teaches pupils about the physical and human geography of the Middle East and demonstrates the diversity of people's lives across the region. Pupils will investigate how natural resources affect the economy of the region and study how climate change is shaping its future.

The Middle East: How have natural resources shaped the Middle East?

Being made to move by conflict or disaster

Which of the following is an example of forced migration?

What is the main pull factor for economic migrants moving to Gulf States?

Only war causes migration in the Middle East

The Middle East is also a destination for people seeking jobs

Some people think all migration in the Middle East is caused by war.
Which statement is most accurate?

A fuel source formed over millions of years

A process where fertile land becomes dry and barren

Which of the following is a major natural resource found in the Middle East?

The term "non-renewable" refers to resources that:

What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?

Which physical feature covers much of the Middle East?

Migration in the Middle East

Lesson outcome