What is a refugee?

In this lesson, we will be learning about what a refugee is and why some people are refugees. We will be looking at the case study of Syrian refugees to understand the push factors that led them to leave their country. If any of these issues are a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is an economic migrant?

The movement of people from one place to another place.A person who has been forced to leave their home due to war or persecution.Somebody who chooses to move to a new host country to find a better-paid job.Someone who moves from one place to another place.

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Q2.What event led to more Polish economic migrants coming to the United Kingdom (UK)?

Poland joined the Economic Migrants UnionPoland joined the European UnionPoland joined the Workers Union

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Q3.What seasonal job might economic migrants have done when they came to the UK?

Working in a retail shopFruit pickingWorking in a hospitalWorking in a school

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Q4.In what year did Poland join the European Union?

20022003200420052014

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Q5.'Not enough jobs in the chosen industry.' Is this an example of a push or pull factor?

PushPull

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Q6.'High unemployment rates for young people.' Is this an example of a push or pull factor?

PushPull

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Q7.'Better living conditions.' Is this an example of a push or pull factor?

PushPull

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is an economic migrant?

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Q2.What event led to more Polish economic migrants coming to the United Kingdom (UK)?

Poland joined the Economic Migrants UnionPoland joined the European UnionPoland joined the Workers Union

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Q3.What seasonal job might economic migrants have done when they came to the UK?

Working in a retail shopFruit pickingWorking in a hospitalWorking in a school

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Q4.In what year did Poland join the European Union?

20022003200420052014

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Q5.'Not enough jobs in the chosen industry.' Is this an example of a push or pull factor?

PushPull

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Q6.'High unemployment rates for young people.' Is this an example of a push or pull factor?

PushPull

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Q7.'Better living conditions.' Is this an example of a push or pull factor?

PushPull

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