GC1 2. Who am I - lesson 7 - time to migrate

• Global Citizenship
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Migration

Rememer that you had to pack you bag last lesson?

Now it is time to migrate!

Goals for this lesson

At the end of this lesson you...

- can imagine what it feels like to be a refugee

- can discuss and work together in pairs and groups

- form your own opinion

So, you have entered the country. Now choose a station you prefer or find most important. 

In your 'station group' write down  at least six things  you would need to take into consideration  for this station. 

Example: Station Card: Language

Difficulty in getting a job

Not being able to attend school 

Per group you will assign a spokesperson.

He/she will explain to the rest of the class what you have written down and why. 

max. a minute per group. 

Issues and problems

Discuss in pairs

* what you miss about your old country.

• what you like about your new city/country.

• the negative things about living where you live.

• how you keep in touch with family and friends back home.

• the new friends and people you have met.

• your hopes for your children.

• your plans for the future.

Discuss in groups

* what you miss about your old country.

• what you like about your new city/country.

• the negative things about living where you live.

• how you keep in touch with family and friends back home.

• the new friends and people you have met.

• your hopes for your children.

• your plans for the future.

It's quiz time!!!! 

A refugee is someone who has left their country
of nationality because…

1. They are at risk of persecution for membership of a particular social group or political opinion
2. They are not happy with their wages, they can’t buy a new mobile phone or have holidays
3. They have a well-founded fear for not returning to their country
4. They are at risk of persecution for reasons of their race, religion and/or nationality

What does the term ‘asylum’ mean as an overall definition?

1. A place for women and their children to stay who have been forced to leave their house due to violence against their family
2. A place where people can stay away from danger
3. A place where people can stay after being freed following a court hearing

What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?

1. A refugee is a person who crossed the border of a European country
2. There is no difference
3. An asylum seeker is someone seeking to be recognized as a refugee

What does ‘displaced person’ mean?

1. A person that has moved from a studio flat to large home
2. It is the common term used to describe refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons
3. It is the term used to define people who live outside of their country of nationality

What has happened to the number of refugees globally over the last few years?

1. Stayed the same
2. Decreased
3. Increased
4. Increased by a significant amount

What are the main reasons for the large increase in the number of refugees globally?

1. War and conflict
2. Political persecution
3. Economic crisis
4. Climate change

Which countries have accepted the most refugees globally?

1. Turkey, Pakistan, Lebanon
2. Germany, UK, Greece
3. United States, Canada, Australia

The image below shows a mother standing with her handbag who is a refugee from Damascus
in Syria. What do you think is in her bag?

1. Medicine and toiletries
2. Clothes and diapers for her child
3. answer A and B

What are the main reasons for people crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe?

1. To get a better job
2. To visit family
3. To flee war, conflict and persecution
4. To claim benefits

Who are the largest group of refugees?

1. Men
2. Women
3. Children

There are costs and benefits for countries hosting refugees?

1. True
2. False

Which SDGs do you think are related to this lesson?

What have you learned today?

Discuss with your neighbour.