Impacts of migration on the UK's population
I can assess the impact migration has had on the UK's population.
- Year 10
- Edexcel B
Impacts of migration on the UK's population
I can assess the impact migration has had on the UK's population.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- National migration has altered the population geography of the UK (numbers, distribution, age structure).
- International migration has altered the population geography of the UK (numbers, distribution, age structure).
- UK and EU immigration policy has contributed to increasing ethnic and cultural diversity.
Keywords
Immigration - the act of moving into a new host location
Emigration - the act of moving out of a source location
Asylum seeker - someone who seeks permanent or temporary protection in another country from the persecution or danger they experience in their home country
Refugee - someone who has successfully sought asylum in another country and is henceforth protected by international law
Common misconception
Immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees are all the same thing.
The three terms are often confused and misused. All asylum seekers are immigrants but not all immigrants are asylum seekers. Some people seeking asylum may be granted refugee status while others may not.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the capital city of the UK?
Q2.What is the approximate population of the UK?
Q3.Which part of the UK has the highest population?
Q4.What is the term for people moving from one country to another?
Q5.What is an ageing population?
Q6.Which UK region has the lowest population density?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords and their definitions.
