Migration in Europe – A Geography Lesson for MYP Students

 📍 Migration in Europe – A Geography Lesson for MYP Students

By Sashika Edirisinghe, July 2025Migration in Europe

In this lesson, students explore the topic of migration in Europe through a real-world case study of Syrian refugees arriving in Germany. The goal is to help students understand push and pull factors, challenges faced by migrants, and the impact on host countries.

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🎯 Learning Objectives

• Explain the reasons for migration

• Identify push and pull factors

• Analyze a European migration case

• Reflect on humanitarian and political aspects

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📚 Teaching Materials

✅ Download Lesson Slides (PPTX)  Migration_Lesson_Europe_Slides.pptx
✅ Download Worksheet (DOCX)  Geography_Worksheet_Migration_Europe.docx
✅ Complete Digital Activity in Google FormMigration in Europe

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📌 Lesson Structure

1. Warm-up: What causes migration?

2. Key terms: Migration, Push/Pull factors, Refugees

3. Case Study: Syrian migration to Germany

4. Group activity + presentation

5. Student reflection

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🧠 Why It Matters

This lesson helps students connect geography to global issues, human rights, and empathy. It's ideal for middle school or MYP Year 3 students.

Feel free to use and adapt these resources. Comments and feedback are welcome!

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