Year 11 - Citizenship
Migrants - who are they?
How does identity affect rights?
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces pupils to the concept of multiply identities, pupils consider what impact different identities can have on rights.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the term migrant correctly and describe the different experiences of migrants in the UK.
Key Notes
- Migration is the movement of people from one place to another; the people who move are called migrants.
- Migrants may be encouraged by pull factors, like economic opportunities, better climate, or better public services.
- Migrants will have different experiences in the UK, some will be positive, but some will be negative.
- In the UK, migrants are protected by laws such as the Equality Act (2010).
Vocabulary To Learn
- migration: the movement of people from one place to another, e.g., moving from one country to another
- migrant: a person who moves from one place to another
- hate crime: a crime motivated by prejudice based on a protected characteristic such as race, religion, sexuality or gender identity
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Migrants do not bring benefits to the country they have moved to.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Migration is the movement of people from one place to another; the people who move are called migrants. Migrants may be encouraged by pull factors, like economic opportunities, better climate, or better public services.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'migration'
the movement of people from one place to another, e.g., moving from one country to another.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Migrants do not bring benefits to the country they have moved to. Correction: Migrants help fill important skills shortages in the country, bringing valuable talents and expertise that keep essential services and industries running smoothly.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Citizenship unpacked - rights and responsibilities Study Guide
- Exploring British identity - who are the British? Study Guide
- Identity and rights - a deliberative discussion Study Guide
- Refugees - understanding their journey Study Guide
- Safety for all - how Britain keeps us secure Study Guide
- Shared values - do they unite us? Study Guide
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