Introduction
This Webquest is designed to have students research the affects of migration and how it has shaped society. It will assist children in understanding the difference between a migrant, a refugee and an asylum seeker.
Task
1. Watch the BTN clip New Migrants some related questions.
2. Research the difference between a migrant, a refugee and an asylum seeker.
Process
Watch the BTN clip New Migrants - http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s3343578.htm then answer the questions below (in your Humanities Book):
1. Where did the Williams family arrive from?
2. Are the Williams family considered as migrants, refugees or asylum seekers?
3. What is the role of the organisation called The Migrant Resource Centre?
4. What is something that you will take away with you from this clip? (a take away is something that sticks in your mind and that you would like to remember about what you've seen)
Access the following resources to record a definition of the following four terms (in your Humanities Book) IN YOUR OWN WORDS, this means you need to understand what you've written:
- Persecution
- Refugee
- Migrant
- Asylum Seeker
http://www.roads-to-refuge.com.au/whois/whois_definitions.html
Evaluation
To assess your understandings from today's lesson, please complete the Google Form attached - https://goo.gl/forms/o8FfZAk7phOWyZRd2
Conclusion
Thank you for your participation in today's lesson, if you are complete, you need to think of ways we can support children who are facing ongoing hardship as part of out PBL Expo (Movie Night) in Week 9.