IMPORTANT VOCABULARY TERMS PUSH FACTORS convince people to leave a place in search of something better PULL FACTORS bring people from one place to another

Why do PUSH and PULL factors matter to me?

Now, let’s focus on factors!

- oppressive culture forces you to leave – Social PUSHing - oppressive culture forces you to leave – RACISM SEXISM RELIGIOUS OPPRESSION

Political PUSHing - government’s actions forcing you out - WAR POLITICAL OPPRESSION INSTABILITY government cannot maintain control over the country (perhaps it has been changing every few years, resulting in a lack of stability) Afghanistan Citizens have little to no freedoms OR

UNEMPLOYMENT (lack of jobs) Economic PUSHing POVERTY UNEMPLOYMENT (lack of jobs) HIGH COST OF LIVING

Environmental PUSHing NATURAL DISASTERS POLLUTION DROUGHT

Now, let’s focus on factors!

Social PULLing SOCIAL EQUALITY PERSONAL FREEDOM

Political PULLing PEACEFUL PLACE TO LIVE FEELING OF JUSTICE The court system will work in your favor. PEACEFUL PLACE TO LIVE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS FEELING OF JUSTICE Stable government! Citizens feel safe! Warfare is rare! Our Constitution protects us.

HIGHER STANDARD OF LIVING Economic PULLing MORE DEVELOPED AREA HIGHER STANDARD OF LIVING MORE JOBS having those things you WANT and NEED to maintain your status and circumstances

Environmental PULLing less pollution/less health problems stable climate Environmental PULLing better quality of life AND longer life expectancy

So, that’s it…

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Lesson Essential Questions What are the effects of immigration on the countries involved? 7.3.9.A. 7.3.9.C How do extreme physical events impact immigration? 7.3.9.A, 7.3.9.C How do political, social and economic events impact immigration? 7.3.9.A, 7.3.9.C Classroom Use I will use this PP as an introduction to PUSH and PULL factors. As I show it, students will complete the accompanying “PUSH and PULL Factors Notes” sheet. This will hold students accountable for paying attention to the PP, and it will provide students with concrete notes to refer to later. After the PP, students will turn in their “Notes” sheet for a completion grade. To conclude the lesson, students will work in groups of three on the “PUSH or PULL? ” activity.