1.1 What is Migration?
Prior-Knowledge Task: Do you already have a clue about what Migration is? Write down what you think it is before you start this module.
Definition: Migration is defined as the movement of people from one place to another with intent. Designing Task: Create an image that shows what Migration is without using your words. Migration has always been a strong factor in human development. 225 Million years ago Earth's continents used to be connected in a large land mass called Pangaea which slowly split apart because of tectonic plates. It was at this point when Humans travelled out of Africa and migrated to the other parts of the world. This migration led to major developments in early human civilization. Website Links: BBC - Bitesize: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/migration/migration_trends_rev1.shtml Internet Geography: http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/migration.html |
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1.2 Push and Pull Factors
Push and Pull Factors are the different reason why someone would migrate. Push factors are reasons that make people want to leave an area. Pull factors are reasons that make people want to go to an area.
There are 4 main areas these reasons can be separated to: Economical, Political, Social and Environmental. Thinking Task: Create a push and pull list of the place you live thinking about economical, political, social and environmental reasons. For example for NT, Australia:
Imagining Task: Now think of a place you would love to live for a while. This can be anywhere in the world. Explain using the same Push and Pull Factors from the thinking task. |
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1.3 Types of Migrants
Migrant: Someone who moves from one country to another with the intention to stay.
Emigrant: Someone who leaves their country to live somewhere else.
Immigrant: Someone who arrives in a country to live.
Asylum Seeker: Someone who has formally submitted a request for asylum but has not completed the process yet.
Refugee: Someone who has completed the asylum procedure with a positive outcome and has been granted protection.
Illegal Immigrant: Someone who crosses international borders without permission, following the correct processes/laws or overstaying a visa.
Labour Migrant: Someone who is permitted to work in a different country on a temporary, often seasonal, basis as a labour force or unskilled workers.
Expert Migrant: Someone who is permitted to work in a different country as an expert, such as doctors and teachers.
Comparing Task: What is the difference between Emigrant and Immigrant? Can someone be both an emigrant and immigrant at the same time?
Your Life Task: Do you know anyone that might be a Migrant? What type are they? Why did they move? What were the Push and Pull factors?
Designing Task: Create a symbol for each of the different types of migrants. Explain why your symbol best represents that type of migrant.
Emigrant: Someone who leaves their country to live somewhere else.
Immigrant: Someone who arrives in a country to live.
Asylum Seeker: Someone who has formally submitted a request for asylum but has not completed the process yet.
Refugee: Someone who has completed the asylum procedure with a positive outcome and has been granted protection.
Illegal Immigrant: Someone who crosses international borders without permission, following the correct processes/laws or overstaying a visa.
Labour Migrant: Someone who is permitted to work in a different country on a temporary, often seasonal, basis as a labour force or unskilled workers.
Expert Migrant: Someone who is permitted to work in a different country as an expert, such as doctors and teachers.
Comparing Task: What is the difference between Emigrant and Immigrant? Can someone be both an emigrant and immigrant at the same time?
Your Life Task: Do you know anyone that might be a Migrant? What type are they? Why did they move? What were the Push and Pull factors?
Designing Task: Create a symbol for each of the different types of migrants. Explain why your symbol best represents that type of migrant.
1.4 Migration Statistics and Effects
Answering Task: Answer the following questions after watching the International Migration youtube clip.
- What percentage of the world's population is currently living away from their birth place?
- What does the Geneva Convention state about the treatment of people who seek asylum?
- Where do most migrants live today according to 2010 figures?
- How many more million migrants does the United States have than Australia?
- Where do most migrants originate according to 2010 figures?
- How many million people leave Pakistan and which country has the same number of people leaving?
- List and describe 2 fears about migration.
- How have the fears affected migration policies?
- How do migrants contribute to the development of their home country?
- How do migrants contribute to the development of their new country?
1.5 A Migrant's personal experiences
Understanding Task: Watch the The Little Refugee and Adam Hills - Anh Do youtube clips. Then read the following newpaper article about Anh Do Travelling in the same boat.
Answer the following questions in full sentences:
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Empathy Task: Put yourself in Anh Do's family's shoes. You only have 1 suitcase between a family of 4. What 10 items from your home would you take to your new country? Why those items?
Read and Think Task: 'Four Syrians explain why they have no option but to take to the sea' and take note of what the men packed for their migration. Did you have any of these items in your suitcase? |