Why do people migrate?
I can explain what migration is, why people migrate and describe the challenges and opportunities they may experience.
- Year 9
Why do people migrate?
I can explain what migration is, why people migrate and describe the challenges and opportunities they may experience.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Migration is when people move from one place to another, either within a country or across borders.
- People migrate for many reasons, including: work, education, lifestyle, retirement or to escape danger.
- Migration often involves big changes to daily life, identity and sense of belonging.
- Even planned migration can be long, expensive and involve strict rules and paperwork.
- Migrating is a complex process that can offer new opportunities but also involves significant challenges.
Keywords
Migration - the movement of people from one place to another, for example, moving from one country to another
Opportunity - the chance or the possibility to do something or go somewhere
Common misconception
Migration only happens when people are escaping danger, like war or natural disasters.
Many people are forced to migrate because of danger, but others choose to move for different reasons, like better jobs, studying or a different lifestyle. Migration is not always about escaping something bad, but about moving toward something better.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required