Homes and Migration

**Homes and Migration: Exploring Identity and Movement for KS2/KS3
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This engaging lesson explores the themes of homes and migration, helping students understand the diverse ways people live around the world and why humans and animals migrate. Designed for KS2 and KS3, the lesson encourages critical thinking, cultural understanding, and creativity through a variety of multimedia resources and discussion activities.

What’s Included:

• Introduction to the Concept of Home: The lesson begins by exploring the concept of ‘home’ across cultures, with examples of extraordinary homes, such as the Hanging Monasteries in Greece and the Floating Villages of Cambodia.
• Migration of People and Animals: The lesson dives into why both humans and animals migrate, examining key concepts like “push and pull factors” and the migration patterns of animals such as zebras and salmon.
• Key Terminology and Definitions: Students will learn and discuss important terms related to migration, including “migrant,” “refugee,” and “displaced,” helping to foster empathy and understanding of global issues.
• Multimedia Content: The lesson includes links to videos and articles that bring the subject matter to life, such as the migration journeys of animals and real-world examples of how migration shapes cultures.
• Creative Writing Task: To wrap up, students are tasked with writing an article for National Geographic based on the lesson’s content. They can choose to focus on extraordinary homes, the migration of people, or the migration of ideas.

Why This Resource?

This lesson is ideal for teachers looking to engage students with real-world issues while promoting critical thinking and cultural awareness. It can be adapted for classroom discussions or independent projects and provides all the multimedia and content needed for an impactful, thought-provoking lesson.

Keywords: KS2, KS3, migration, homes, cultural understanding, push-pull factors, refugees, global awareness, multimedia lesson, creative writing.