Push and Pull Factors Sorting Cards

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Push and Pull Factors Sorting Cards: A single A4 page with a large title 'PUSH and PULL FACTORS SORTING CARDS' and a short instruction to cut out the cards and sort into PUSH (make people leave) or PULL (attract people). Cards are arranged in a grid with dashed cut lines; each rectangular card has a coloured label ('PUSH' in blue or 'PULL' in green), a clear icon (e.g. damaged house, drought cloud, declining graph, wallet, briefcase, money stack, graduation cap, hospital, house, group of people...

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This printable contains labelled, illustrated cards that students cut out and sort into PUSH (blue) or PULL (green) factor groups to explore reasons for migration and settlement. Each card shows a simple icon and a short phrase (e.g. 'War or conflict', 'Good jobs', 'Quality education') to prompt discussion and categorisation. Use it to build vocabulary, support class discussion about causes of movement, and practice sorting and justification skills.

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