Migration around the world
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the reasons for migration and differentiate between types of migrants.
Key learning points
- Migration is the movement of people from one location to another, this can be permanent or temporary.
- Push factors are the reasons why someone wants to leave a place such as war, famine, lack of jobs and hazards.
- Pull factors are the reasons for someone moving to a place such as improved job prospects, education and safety.
- There are different categories of migrants such as economic migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
Keywords
Migration - moving from one place to another with the intention of staying there
Push factor - a reason prompting people to leave the place they live, such as lack of jobs, hazards, conflict
Pull factor - a reason attracting people to a new place, such as more jobs, better living conditions, better services
Common misconception
All migrants are refugees
Not all migrants are refugees; some move for economic or educational reasons. Explain the differences between refugees and other migrants.
Teacher tip
Get students to move around the room to demonstrate migration. Set up the classroom with regions representing different areas (e.g., safe zones, resource-rich places). Simulate migration based on push/pull factors like food or safety.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is not a main factor in increasing life expectancy?
Q2.What effect does an ageing population have on pension systems?
Q3.What is a pension?
Q4.How does improved nutrition contribute to increased life expectancy?
Q5.What age is typically considered to mark an ageing population?
Q6.Which of the following is a challenge faced by countries with ageing populations?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is an economic migrant?
Q2.Which of the following best describes a refugee?
Q3.What are push factors in migration?
Q4.Which of these is a pull factor?
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