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Migration in the UK
I can describe some of the impacts of migration on the UK.
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- Year 7
Migration in the UK
I can describe some of the impacts of migration on the UK.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Migration brings opportunities for a country but can also lead to challenges.
- Migration can increase diversity within a country, leading to changes in fashion, food and culture.
- People may choose to move away from the UK for different work or lifestyle opportunities.
Keywords
Migrant - a person who moves from one place to another
Remittances - payments made by migrants to support their families in the country they came from
Migration - moving from one place to another with the intention of staying there.
Economic - things to do with the way money is made or spent
Infrastructure - all the basic systems in a country, such as transport networks and power supply
Common misconception
Migration only has negative impacts.
Migration also brings benefits such as skills and expertise for the jobs market, economic benefits and a more diverse society.
Discuss the benefits of migration by highlighting places in your local area that have come about or grown due to migration, such as international food outlets.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is an example of internal migration?
Which of the following is an example of internal migration?
Moving from the UK to Australia
Moving from Canada to the USA
Moving from France to Spain
Q2.Why might someone be a forced migrant?
Why might someone be a forced migrant?
They want a better job
They like a different climate
They are looking for better schools
Q3.Which of these is most likely a push factor in rural-to-urban migration within a country?
Which of these is most likely a push factor in rural-to-urban migration within a country?
Higher wages in cities
Better schools in urban areas
More parks and entertainment in cities
Q4.What is a primary reason people migrate to the UK?
What is a primary reason people migrate to the UK?
Poor healthcare
High crime rates
Unstable economy
Q5.Which type of migration occurs within the same country?
Which type of migration occurs within the same country?
International migration
Forced migration
Voluntary migration
Q6.What is an asylum seeker?
What is an asylum seeker?
Someone who moves for better job opportunities
Someone who travels for leisure
Someone who moves within the same country
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.A is a person who moves from one place to another.
A is a person who moves from one place to another.
Q2.What are the benefits of migration for the UK?
What are the benefits of migration for the UK?
Fewer people working in healthcare
Q3.Some challenges from migration in the UK include:
Some challenges from migration in the UK include:
More diversity of culture
Job vacancies filled
Q4.Match the challenge or benefit of remittances.
Match the challenge or benefit of remittances.
