How does migration affect communities?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how migration affects different communities both in the UK and in the countries people have emigrated from.
Key learning points
- Migration affects both the communities people leave and the communities they move to.
- Migrants may fill workforce gaps, start businesses and introduce new cultures, languages and ideas that enrich society.
- They may need extra support with housing, language or education, and some communities might experience tension.
- Migration may bring benefits like remittances or migrants may return with skills/experience that help communities grow.
- There are many challenges, including the loss of skilled workers and emotional strain from long-term family separation.
Keywords
Migration - the movement of people from one place to another, for example, moving from one country to another
Community - a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
Common misconception
Migration always causes problems in communities.
Migration can bring challenges, but it also brings many benefits like new skills, jobs and cultures. Communities often grow stronger by learning from each other and working together to solve problems.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to explore both positive and negative effects of migration by using local case studies. This helps make the topic relatable and balanced, reducing stereotypes and promoting critical thinking. Videos, news articles or guest speakers can also bring the topic to life.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.People often decide to migrate from one place to another because of different push and pull...
Q2.People may migrate to escape bombings or armed attacks as a result of ...
Q3.Rearrange these words to make a sentence explaining what immigration control is.
Q4.Which of these is an example of how migrants can enrich UK society?
Q5.What type of impact is this sentence referring to? Children may feel loss when separated from their parents due to long-term migration.
Q6.Match the effect of immigration with the example.
a new bakery opens, selling traditional Polish cakes
the local council needs more interpreters
a school celebrates Diwali with a special assembly
migrants work in health and social care
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its correct definition.
the movement of people from one place to another
a group of people living in the same place or sharing common traits
the loss of skilled workers from one country to another
Q2.Many migrants send money home to support their families. This money is called ...
Q3.Which of these is an example of 'brain gain'?
Q4.Put these effects of migration on the home country in the most logical order.
Q5.Match each place with an effect of migration shown in the lesson.
experienced a need for school places and housing due to high migration
gained income through money sent home by workers abroad
welcomed refugee pupils from around the world, boosting diversity
To help you plan your 9 citizenship lesson on: How does migration affect communities?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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