This Refugee Week I would like you to take a break from our current topic to think about the movement of people (a key concept in Geography). Please read the following information, watch the short animation then attempt the 4 questions. Good Luck.
The Language of Migration – It is so important that we use the correct language when discussing the movement of people.
Think about:
- Are you surprised by any of these definitions?
- Are you surprised by any of the figures?
- Do you think the coverage & tone of migration in the UK media reflects reality?
I hope that all of you become voluntary migrants in the future (seeing the world is an amazing privilege). You might travel far and settle somewhere new or return to Moray!
I sincerely hope that none of us fall into the other 3 categories. But remember, these terms refer to people who live around us in Scotland. I ask that you build empathy and understanding for all migrants in our community.
TASK: Watch the short animation “What you know about Patience”
Imagine you became a refugee, seeking shelter and safety in another country, separated from friends and family members.
- What would scare you about being in a new country?
- What would you hope to receive from the country you fled to?
- Based on these answers, how do you think we should be treating refugees to the UK?
- If you could do one thing for a refugee, what would it be?
Send me your answers to these questions by the end of the week. You could:
- write your responses & send a photo via SMHW,
- type them up & attach them to a SMHW message,
- try something more original – a cartoon strip, a campaign poster, a video clip
You decide! But remember to have a conversation at home about Refugee Week too
