Lesson nine: Types of Migration Learning intentions: We are learning about migration Success criteria: I can explain what migration is. I can provide examples of migration. I can give reasons why people would want to leave a country and migrate to another.

Starter – Show me boards Come up with a definition of migration. What types of migration are there? Give examples. DO NOT use your booklets for this task.

What is migration? Migration is defined as the movement of people from one area to another. The donor country is the country where people are migrating from, and the receiving country is the country they are migrating to. You must be familiar with the terms ‘donor’ and ‘receiving’ for the exam.

Different types of migration Voluntary migration is where people have chosen to move to another area in search of a better quality of life or job opportunities, for example British couples moving to Australia. Economic migrants are those who move to earn more money for themselves and their family and so improve their standard of living. For example, Scots moving to the USA or Canada.

Different types of migration Forced migration is when people feel that they have no choice but to move, as they are in fear of persecution. Unfortunately, quite often these migrations involve high levels of suffering and a lower quality of life. Migrants can also be labelled according to the reason for their move. For example, as asylum seekers or refugees.

What you should know For this section of the topic, you should know case study information about an example of voluntary migration and forced migration. Before we look at the case studies, let’s discuss why people move? (Push and pull factors)

Push and pull factors There are many complex reasons why people choose to migrate. We have to be able to recognise the basic factors that break down into push factors, those negative features of the old location (origin) which encourages people to leave the area, and pull factors, those positive features or attractions of the new location (destination).

Task In groups, come up with a list of 3 reasons why people would want to leave Scotland (Push factors) and 3 reasons why they would want to move to Australia (Pull factors).

Push factors Pull factors Lack of jobs. Lack of services. Poverty. Unreliable food supply. Famine. Environmental Problems. Drought. Overcrowding. Corrupt Government. Natural disasters. Religious and political persecution. War Jobs. Better services. Reliable food supply. Better quality of life. Higher wages. Peace. Better climate. Economic stability. Cultural diversity. Religious or political tolerance. Better housing. Bright Light Syndrome

Success criteria I can explain what migration is. I can provide examples of migration. I can give reasons why people would want to leave a country and migrate to another.

Plenary The UK’s birth rate is decreasing and we are becoming an ageing population. It has been argued that we need immigrants to boost the population and help the economy. Do you think this is a good solution? Are there other solutions you can think of?