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READY TO TEACH
Unveil the image, section by section to reveal an extreme way in which the migrant Enrique Canchola tried to illegally cross the border into USA. (unfortunately, he got caught by border control).
Recap key terms, that will be discussed this lesson (slide 3). The starter activity involves pupils critiquing how different authors have depicted economic migrants to the USA. You may wish to discuss ideas before pupils complete the sheet. Alternatively, pupils can offer feedback from their analysis, once the activity is completed (slides 5-9).
Discuss with pupils the difference between push and pull factors, before going on to complete main activity of the lesson. Pupils are to cross off the different statements describing push and pull factors on their worksheet, as they write them under the correct heading in their table. Pupils self-assess their answers (slide 12).
Explain in more detail the reasons for why the USA seems to offer many opportunities and an overall better quality of life, compared to Mexico (discuss the development indicators on slide 15 with pupils).
Continue, by explaining the positive and negative impacts of migration upon both the USA and Mexico (slide 16).
The plenary, involves pupils picking out ten key words from the circle that have been discussed in the lesson. Recap the key words with pupils, along with its definition.
The homework tasks involves writing a diary entry, from the perspective of a migrant trying to illegally cross the Mexico/ USA border. Refer to the handout sheet for guidance.
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