2. 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

3. Why do PUSH and PULL factors matter to me?

4. Now, let’s focus on factors!

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

6. 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

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

8. Environmental PUSHing
NATURAL DISASTERS
POLLUTION
DROUGHT

9. Now, let’s focus on factors!

10. Social PULLing
SOCIAL EQUALITY
PERSONAL FREEDOM

14. 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.

16. 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

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

18. So, that’s it…

20. Image Sources Information Source
(all accessed on July 11, 2012)
Information Source
(accessed September 2011)
YouTube video “Human Migration: Push and Pull Factors” posted by dirtymudflaps (length – 5:17)

21. Lesson Essential Questions
What are the effects of immigration on the countries involved? A C
How do extreme physical events impact immigration?
7.3.9.A, C
How do political, social and economic events impact immigration? A, 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.