Migration Explain how political, economic, social and environmental push and pull factors and physical geography affect the routes and flows of human migration.

Migration The permanent movement of people from one area to another Causes: Environmental Economic Social Political

Push-Pull Factors Reasons for migration Push Factors Pull Factors Events that push people out of their old location Pull Factors Factors that attract migrants to a new location

Push Pull Factors Push Factors Pull Factors Oppression Freedom Poverty Economic Opportunity Political Conflicts Cultural Ties Environmental Factors Environmental Attraction

Examples Copy the following chart in your notes and write down some examples for each Push Pull Environmental Economic Social Political

Physical Patterns of Migration People migrate along Water Routes Valleys Across Grasslands

Physical Patterns of Migration People avoid natural barriers such as: Mountains Deserts Dense Forests

Benefits of Migration Globalization and diversity of cultures within regions Increase standard of living for some groups

Challenges of Migration Loss of local culture Pandemics (Bubonic Plague, Old World diseases to the Americas, Avian Flu)

Activity You will read 8 case studies regarding migration Make a t-chart for each case study Write “Push Factors” on one side and “Pull Factors” on the other Determine what the push and pull factors were for each case study Write a statement at the bottom identifying whether the push and pull factors were environmental, economic, social or political.