What on earth is going on in these pictures? Detective Agency

Ok class, I am going to show you a few pictures and then give you a few minutes in your pairs to discuss what you think is happening!

Today we are learning… What migration is What is meant by push and pull factors About the benefits and challenges of migration To work together!

Migration Migration is the movement of people from one place to another. The movement may be just around a corner to a better house. How many of you have ever moved house? It may be from one part of the country to another in search of a job. Start with question – how many of have ever moved house? Technically most people in this room have migrated at some stage or another!

For many people country areas have very little to offer so they move to the towns and cities. This is called rural to urban migration

OR For many people a move to a different country holds many attractions. This is called international migration.

Immigration is the migration of people into an area. Emigration is the migration of people out of an area.

Emigration from Ireland

Immigration to Northern Ireland Since 2004 lots of people from countries such as Poland and Lithuania have come to work in Northern Ireland. It is thought that Eastern European workers make up about 4% of Northern Ireland’s Population.

Why do people migrate? People migrate for two reasons: To get away from things that they do not like. These are known as push factors. People are attracted to things that they do like. These are called pull factors.

Activity! Sort the cards you have been given into two columns: Push Factors  And Pull Factors  Push Factors  Pull Factors 

Can you think of any others? Push Factors  Pull Factors  Can you think of any others? Get pupils to come up with a few of their own. Allow them to come and write on the board. Sort cards – what would be the main push/pull factor in the following situations.

What would be the main push or pull factors in the following situations…? Migrant from Poland Conflict in Iraq

Activity! Imagine you are a migrant from one of the pictures. You have just arrived in Derry. Using your research skills find out the following information: Who are you? Where have you come from? Why did you leave? When did you leave? What ‘pushed’ you from your home country? Where are you now? What ‘pulled’ you to Northern Ireland? How did you get to Derry? Extension: Describe your first few days in the city. Think about language difficulties, making friends, finding a job etc. Give pupils 10 - 15 mins for this activity. Feedback

Conclusion What are the benefits of migration? Think about the origins of your favourite foods! And even your favourite music! Ask pupils if they know different ways of saying welcome. Think about the benefits of migration – food, music etc