Migration Types and Research Activities
Year 9 Social Studies Understanding human movement patterns Exploring migration to New Zealand
What is Migration?
Movement of people from one place to another Can be temporary or permanent Involves leaving one location to settle in another Affects both the origin and destination communities
Think-Pair-Share
Think of someone you know who has moved from one place to another What reasons might they have had for moving? Share your example with a partner
Four Types of Migration
Internal Migration - within the same country International Migration - between different countries Voluntary Migration - by choice Forced Migration - due to circumstances beyond control
Internal vs International Migration
{"left":"Moving within New Zealand (e.g., Auckland to Christchurch)\nStaying within the same country's borders\nSame laws, currency, and language","right":"Moving between different countries (e.g., New Zealand to Australia)\nCrossing national boundaries\nDifferent laws, possibly different languages and currencies"}
Voluntary vs Forced Migration
{"left":"People choose to move for better opportunities\nExamples: jobs, education, lifestyle, family\nHave control over timing and destination","right":"People must move due to circumstances\nExamples: war, persecution, natural disasters\nLittle or no choice in the decision"}
Mix and Match Activity
Work in pairs to match scenarios with migration types Cut out the scenario cards provided Some scenarios may fit multiple categories Be ready to explain your reasoning
Mix and Match - Let's Check!
A family moves from rural NZ to Auckland for jobs A student moves from Dunedin to Wellington for university A person flees their country because of war A family relocates overseas for better healthcare
Research Project Introduction
Choose a group that has migrated to New Zealand Create a presentation about their migration story Answer key questions about their journey Examples: Pacific Island communities, British settlers, Chinese immigrants, Indian communities
Research Questions to Answer
When did this group mainly migrate to New Zealand? What type(s) of migration was this? (internal/international, voluntary/forced) What were the main reasons for their migration? What challenges did they face? How have they contributed to New Zealand society?