So far in this unit, we've talked a lot about the world's population...where population is distributed, population characteristics, and the relationship between the environment and population. In this short lesson, we'll talk about why the population of an area changes and shifts with immigration. Please review the objectives for the lessons below and click "get started" to begin!
Using notes, you will be able to explain the differences between immigration and emigration using three (3) examples.
Using historical examples, students will be able to identify three push and pull factors of immigration.
Citing specific groups of immigrants, students will be able to explain the characteristics of the five main periods of immigration in the United States.
IMP-2.C.1: Migration is commonly divided into push factors and pull factors.
IMP-2.C.2: Push/pull factors and intervening opportunities/obstacles can be cultural, demographic, economic, environmental, or political.