Why do people move around the world?
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Why this why now
Pupils learn about the different reasons why people move around the world as they develop a global perspective and understanding of migration. Building on earlier lessons about communities and global issues, understanding the complexity of migration is crucial for their awareness of diversity and change in communities and society. This knowledge helps them understand the economic, evironmental, social, and political factors driving migration, the complexities of migration globally as well as its impact on societies and the value of human rights and community cohesion.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know about human rights.
- Pupils know about global challenges, such as climate change.
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Why this why now
Pupils learn about the different reasons why people move around the world as they develop a global perspective and understanding of migration. Building on earlier lessons about communities and global issues, understanding the complexity of migration is crucial for their awareness of diversity and change in communities and society. This knowledge helps them understand the economic, evironmental, social, and political factors driving migration, the complexities of migration globally as well as its impact on societies and the value of human rights and community cohesion.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know about human rights.
- Pupils know about global challenges, such as climate change.
Why do people move around the world?
Pupils consider why people migrate, the impact it has on communities, whether migration should be controlled and what support is available to migrants.
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