Although the reasons for migration are many and varied, they can, nevertheless, be divided into two broad categories - push factors and pull factors. Push factors are causes of migration which cause people to leave their homelands , while pull factors attract people to their new countries . A refugee either cannot return home, or is afraid to do so. Give a couple of examples of refugee groups which illustrate parts of the definition. Let the children mull over the above definition and ask them to suggest what could be the possible push and pull factors that act upon refugees.
Development Ask the students if they know what a family tree is.
My family tree and ask the students to trace their family history by filling in the tree as much as they can by themselves. For homework, the students should complete the family tree with the aid of their parents and older relatives. They should include information about any immigrant ancestors such the country of origin, and if possible, why did the ancestor immigrate. The students will have an opportunity to practise library research skills. Refugees in History and book the school library for the class.