Why do people migrate?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what migration is, why people migrate and describe the challenges and opportunities they may experience.
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.
Teacher tip
Use a variety of case studies to show the diversity of migrant experiences. Review and adapt the scenarios included in the lesson as needed. Be sensitive to pupils who have migrated. Not all scenarios need to be used.
Content guidance
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.Which of the following best describes migration?
Q2.Rearrange these words to create a sentence about why people migrate.
Q3.Migration can affect a person’s if it causes them to question who they are and where they belong.
Q4.Which of these are challenges that migrants might face when they move to a new country?
Q5.Which of these are opportunities that migrants might face when they move to a new country?
Q6.Match the word or phrase to its correct definition.
something that make someone want or need to leave a place
something that encourages someone to move to that particular place
the way a person chooses to live, e.g., habits, routines, activities
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its correct definition.
the movement of people from one place to another
the chance or the possibility to do something or go somewhere
something difficult to deal with or achieve; can be an obstacle
Q2.Which of the following statements is correct?
Q3.Which of these is an example of a pull factor for migration?
Q4.Even well- migration, with all its preparation and paperwork, can be costly and time-consuming.
Q5.Which of these is an example of a push factor for migration?
Q6.Order these parts of a non-emergency migration process.
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