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How does migration affect communities?
I can explain how migration affects different communities both in the UK and in the countries people have emigrated from.
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- Year 9
How does migration affect communities?
I can explain how migration affects different communities both in the UK and in the countries people have emigrated from.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Migration affects both the communities people leave and the communities they move to.
- Migrants may fill workforce gaps, start businesses and introduce new cultures, languages and ideas that enrich society.
- They may need extra support with housing, language or education, and some communities might experience tension.
- Migration may bring benefits like remittances or migrants may return with skills/experience that help communities grow.
- There are many challenges, including the loss of skilled workers and emotional strain from long-term family separation.
Keywords
Migration - the movement of people from one place to another, for example, moving from one country to another
Community - a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
Common misconception
Migration always causes problems in communities.
Migration can bring challenges, but it also brings many benefits like new skills, jobs and cultures. Communities often grow stronger by learning from each other and working together to solve problems.
Encourage pupils to explore both positive and negative effects of migration by using local case studies. This helps make the topic relatable and balanced, reducing stereotypes and promoting critical thinking. Videos, news articles or guest speakers can also bring the topic to life.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.People often decide to migrate from one place to another because of different push and pull...
People often decide to migrate from one place to another because of different push and pull...
Q2.People may migrate to escape bombings or armed attacks as a result of ...
People may migrate to escape bombings or armed attacks as a result of ...
Q3.Rearrange these words to make a sentence explaining what immigration control is.
Rearrange these words to make a sentence explaining what immigration control is.
Q4.Which of these is an example of how migrants can enrich UK society?
Which of these is an example of how migrants can enrich UK society?
cause housing shortages
lower school attendance
close local shops
Q5.What type of impact is this sentence referring to? Children may feel loss when separated from their parents due to long-term migration.
What type of impact is this sentence referring to? Children may feel loss when separated from their parents due to long-term migration.
financial
political
Q6.Match the effect of immigration with the example.
Match the effect of immigration with the example.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its correct definition.
Match the word to its correct definition.
Q2.Many migrants send money home to support their families. This money is called ...
Many migrants send money home to support their families. This money is called ...
Q3.Which of these is an example of 'brain gain'?
Which of these is an example of 'brain gain'?
a teacher leaves their village in Pakistan to work abroad
a student studies medicine in the UK and moves to Liverpool
a migrant sends money back home to the family or community
Q4.Put these effects of migration on the home country in the most logical order.
Put these effects of migration on the home country in the most logical order.
Q5.Match each place with an effect of migration shown in the lesson.
Match each place with an effect of migration shown in the lesson.
