1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=F7UpUwe-Wek https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=F7UpUwe-Wek

2. Quotes from the Film  “They don’t belong here”  “They are spending so much money to keep them here when they could be spending it on other things. At least they are keeping them separate from us.”  “A lot of bad things have started to happen”  “They must just go. I don’t know where they must go, but they must go.”  What are historical/modern day examples of this type of sentiment?

3. Warm-up  What are our responsibilities toward refugees from other countries?  What degree of authority/control should governments have over a population and migrations?  Why do we appear to be predisposed to disliking those who are not like us, but who are “other”?  How do we (humans) make people “other”? What are people really afraid of?

4. Human Migration

5. Migration  A type of mobility  Migration is a permanent move to a new location  Emigration – number of people leaving a geographic area  Immigration – is the number of people entering a geographic area  Net migration is the difference between the number of people entering a geographic area (immigrants) and those leaving (emigrants)

6. Key Issues: Migration  Why do people migrate?  What obstacles do migrants face?  Why do people migrate within a country?

7. Push and Pull factors Think to yourself why people would want to migrate to a different place These are called PULL factors – they are attractive factors that the place offers   Now think about the location in which you live now… what about this place do you want to leave behind? These are called PUSH factors – reasons why you want to move to a new location

8. Push Factors  Poor economy – no jobs  Crime  Racism  Environmental Factors  No space  Political instability  Health issues  Forced migration (refugees) Pull Factors  Thriving or growing economy  Nice homes, spaces to live  Acceptance and tolerance  Healthier  Weather/ climate/ environment

9. Refugee A refugee is a person who… owing well founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion, is outside of the country of his nationality and is unable, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself to the protection of that country. - United Nations Convention 1977

10. Map of Refugees in 2011

11. Global Migration Patterns What do you notice about these patterns?

12.  The major flow of migrations are from developing countries into developed countries.  Developing countries- a country having a standard of living or level of industrial development well below that possible with financial or technical aid.  Developed countries- a country with a lot of industrial development and a higher standard of living.  See tables A, B, and C See tables A, B, and C

13. Where Are Migrants Distributed?  Regions with Net Out - Migration: Asia, Africa, and Latin America  Regions with Net In - Migration: North America, Europe, and Oceania  The U.S. has the largest foreign-born population

14. Migration to U.S., by region of origin Most migrants to the U.S. were from Europe until the 1960s. Since then, Latin America and Asia have become the main sources.

15. “Looking Backward”: Source –Puck Magazine, January 11, 1893; Joseph Keppler

16. Undocumented Immigration

17. U.S. States as Immigrant Destinations California is the destination of about 25% of all U.S. immigrants; another 25% go to New York and New Jersey. Other important destinations include Florida Texas, and Illinois.

18. Pros and Cons of Immigration  In what ways is immigration a good thing for a country/region?  In what ways is immigration a negative thing for a country/region?  BBC table BBC table

19. Other Cons  Some are concerned that illegal immigrants will cause a strain on the American taxpayer due to a lack of insurance and the number of illegal immigrants in American prisons.  Some believe immigrants lead to an increase in crime.

20. Another Consequence: Brain Drain  Countries give preference to skilled workers, U.S. immigration policy contributes to a brain drain, which is a large – scale emigration by talented people. Nearly one-fourth of all legal immigrants to the United States have attended graduate school, compared to less than one-tenth of native – born Americans.  What affect does that have on other countries?

21. Immigration will continue to be a polarizing issue in America and abroad.  In current U.S. politics (politifacts) In current U.S. politics (politifacts)

22. Current Events  BBC Migration to Europe explained in graphics BBC Migration to Europe explained in graphics