Jewish migration to Britain

Migration Nation

The aim of this lesson is to evaluate the causes and consequences of Jewish migration to Britain and its significance today.

As this study focuses on Jewish migration from the Middle Ages to today, I have included a timeline for each topic studied. This lesson may be delivered over two sessions.

Students learn about the causes of anti-Semitism and persecution as well as judging how accepting Britons were when Jewish people were welcomed back into Britain in 1885 after having been expelled under King Edward I.

There is a focus on Oswald Moseley’s fascists and the Battle of Cable Street, as students question why anti-Semitism and prejudice declined following the events in the East End of London.

Students also analyse and are able to discuss the humanitarianism shown through the Kindertransport and the actions of Sir Nicholas Winton who was made famous on an episode of ‘That’s Life’ which has been included

The plenary multiple-choice quiz at the end will help to consolidate the learning from the lesson

There is an enquiry question posed at the start of the lesson and revisited throughout to show the progress of learning throughout the lesson and subsequent unit of work.

The lesson comes in PowerPoint format and can be changed and adapted to suit.

The lesson is differentiated, fully resourced and includes suggested teaching strategies.