Lesson plan PDF and 12 supporting resources (PDF, Word doc, PowerPoint)
KS2
Years 3-6
This migration KS2 lesson uses an article from The Week Junior as a stimulus for exploration of this highly topical issue.
The resources include a full lesson plan by Emma Espley, plus articles from The Week Junior, worksheets, statistics and PowerPoints.
It targets many aspects of the KS2 programme of study for geography, including:
- place and locational knowledge
- human and physical geography
- geographical skills
It also has strong links with English, maths (using real-life data), global learning and SMSC.
Migration KS2 learning objectives
- Know where some of the world’s countries frequently mentioned in the media are located
- Identify and understand geographical similarities and differences
- Appreciate that people move between places (migration) and the reasons for this
Emma Espley is an experienced teacher and freelance consultant based in Gloucestershire. The Week Junior is a current affairs magazine for children aged eight to 14.
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