Migration: Push and Pull Factors
Understanding why people move around the world Year 7 Geography UK National Curriculum
What is Migration?
Movement of people from one place to another Can be temporary or permanent Happens within countries or between countries Part of human history for thousands of years
Think and Discuss
Why might someone decide to leave their home and move somewhere new? Share your ideas with the person next to you
Push Factors
Negative conditions that make people WANT TO LEAVE War and conflict Natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, droughts) Poverty and lack of jobs Persecution and discrimination
Pull Factors
Positive conditions that ATTRACT people to a new place Better job opportunities and higher wages Good schools and healthcare Political freedom and safety Family connections and community
Push vs Pull Factors Examples
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Migration Scenarios Activity
Work in groups of 3-4 Read your scenario card Identify the push and pull factors Decide: Would you migrate? Why or why not? Present your decision to the class
Migration Decision Activity
Group Task: Create a family migration story using push/pull factor cards Individual Reflection: Would you migrate? List 3 reasons why/why not Share one push factor and one pull factor from your story Discussion: How do factors influence migration decisions?
Types of Migration
Voluntary Migration: Choice to move for better opportunities Forced Migration: Must move due to danger or persecution Internal Migration: Moving within the same country International Migration: Moving between different countries
Global Migration Patterns
Migration Success Criteria
I can explain what migration means I can identify push and pull factors with examples I can distinguish between voluntary and forced migration I can describe different types of migration patterns