What are the benefits and drawbacks of controlling immigration?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what immigration control means, why countries do it and the different effects it can have.
Key learning points
- Immigration is when people move to a country to live there. Emigration is when people move out of a country.
- Immigration control refers to the ways countries manage and limit who can enter, stay or settle.
- Immigration control is beneficial for planning, safety and services.
- Its drawbacks include long delays, labour shortages and the risk of treating people unfairly.
- Decisions about immigration involve complex matters, and it is likely that the debate will continue for some time.
Keywords
Immigration - the process of people moving from one country to another to live and work
Emigration - leaving or exiting a country in order to live and settle abroad
Common misconception
Immigration control means stopping all immigration.
Immigration control does not mean stopping all immigration. It means managing who can come, when and why, using systems like visas, border checks and rules. The aim is to make immigration fair, safe and planned, not to block everyone from entering.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to explore both sides of immigration control using real-world examples. Focus on how it affects different people and services. Promote empathy and critical thinking, and remind pupils that immigration laws change over time and depend on context.
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.Match the word to its correct definition.
something we are entitled to by law
the movement of people from one place to another
long-term weather changes, often from human actions like pollution
Q2.What does the acronym UNCRC stand for?
Q3.Complete this sentence: Climate change is becoming a growing factor for migration, forcing people to leave their homes.
Q4.Why do many climate refugees face challenges when migrating?
Q5.Complete the sentence: Migration often involves big changes to daily life; this can impact a person's and sense of belonging.
Q6.Which is true about why people migrate?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its definition.
the process of people moving from one country to another to live/work
leaving or exiting a country in order to live and settle abroad
the movement of people from one place to another
Q2.What two word term describes how countries manage who can enter and stay?
Q3.Which of these is a possible drawback of controlling who immigrates to a country?
Q4.What does managing who can enter a country usually involve?
Q5.What two word term is this describing? is the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving it over a certain time.
Q6.What does deportation mean?
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