aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	History
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	Movement of people
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Movement of People in History

Objective

To engage Year 9 students in understanding the various factors that have influenced the movement of people throughout history.

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Hook: The "Migration Map" Activity

Materials Needed

• Large blank map of Australia (or world map depending on focus)
• Sticky notes in multiple colours
• Markers
• Question prompts printed on separate sheets

Instructions

1. Set the Scene: Begin the lesson by dimming the lights and projecting a short, atmospheric video showcasing migration stories from different eras—such as the First Fleet arriving in Australia, the Gold Rush, post-war migration, and contemporary refugee movements. Use emotive music to enhance the experience.

2. Group Discussion Starter: After the video, bring the students together for a short class discussion. Ask them to reflect on the following questions:

   • What emotions did the video evoke?
   • How do you think migration has shaped Australia’s culture and identity?
   • Has anyone in the class had a personal migration story in their family?

3. Migration Map Creation: Transition to the central activity:

   • Divide the students into small groups and provide each group with the large map and sticky notes.
   • Explain that they will be mapping significant migration events that they’ve learned about or discussed.
   • Each group will choose a different colour sticky note for a specific type of movement (e.g., forced migration, voluntary migration, economic migration) and will place their sticky notes on the map indicating where significant migrations took place.

4. Facilitating Discussion: As students place their sticky notes, encourage them to discuss their chosen events and why they believe these movements occurred.

   • Provide each group with question prompts to stimulate deeper thinking, such as:
     • What factors drove people to migrate to this location?
     • How did their arrival impact the existing population?
     • What challenges did migrants face during their journey?

5. Wrap-Up Reflection: After the mapping activity, gather the students to reflect on the exercise. Prompt them with questions like:

   • What patterns do you notice in migration movements?
   • How have these movements contributed to Australia's multicultural identity?

Transition to Lesson Content

• Conclude the introduction by linking the students' findings on the Migration Map to today’s lesson where you will delve deeper into the historical context and the reasons behind these movements of people, exploring different eras and their implications.

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By using an engaging multimedia approach combined with interactive group activities, students will not only recall their earlier assistant’s thoughts on migration but cultivate a deeper appreciation for how the movement of people has played a pivotal role in shaping our contemporary society.