Migration in the Middle East
I can explain the causes and impacts of migration in the Middle East region.
- Year 9
Migration in the Middle East
I can explain the causes and impacts of migration in the Middle East region.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Middle East is a major source and destination for migrants.
- Migration in the Middle East can be both voluntary or forced.
- The Gulf States are a major destination for international migrants.
- War has been a major cause of forced migration.
- Migration stories reveal the personal impacts of conflict, work, and opportunity across the Middle East.
Keywords
Migration - the movement from one place to another
Voluntary migration - when people choose to move, often for work or lifestyle
Forced migration - when people have to move, often due to war or natural disasters
Economic migrant - a person who moves to another place for job opportunities
Refugee - a person who has been forced to leave their country due to conflict or persecution
Common misconception
All migration in the Middle East is forced due to conflict.
While war and displacement are significant in parts of the Middle East, the region is also a major destination for voluntary economic migration, especially to the Gulf States like the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their meanings:
Q2.Which of the following is a major natural resource found in the Middle East?
Q3.The term "non-renewable" refers to resources that:
Q4.What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?
Q5.Oil is a resource.
Q6.Which physical feature covers much of the Middle East?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their meanings:
