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| Which subject | Geography |
| What topic | Migration into United Kingdom |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 8 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Migration into the United Kingdom
Year 8
Geography
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for geography, focusing on human geography, migration patterns, and the effects they have on societies.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic of migration into the UK and its importance. Engage students with a question about where they think migrants come from. |
| 2 | Key Terms | 5 | Explain key terms such as 'immigration', 'emigration', 'refugee', and 'asylum seeker'. Use examples to illustrate these concepts. |
| 3 | Reasons for Migration | 10 | Present various reasons why people migrate to the UK (economic opportunities, education, etc.). Use a map to show migration hotspots. Students take notes. |
| 4 | Case Studies | 5 | Introduce two specific case studies of migrants in the UK (e.g., Polish workers, Syrian refugees). Provide handouts for students to read. |
| 5 | Group Discussion | 3 | Facilitate a brief discussion on how migration has impacted UK society and economy, encouraging students to think critically. |
| 6 | Wrap-Up and Homework | 2 | Summarize the key points covered in the lesson. Assign homework: students to write a short article on one aspect of migration they found interesting (no presentations in class). |
Students will write a short article (300 words) on an aspect of migration to the UK that particularly interests them, to be submitted in the next lesson. Feedback will be given via written comments.