Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Geography
Lesson Topic: 1.2 Migration: Identify and explain push and pull factors of migration.
Learning Objective/s:
  • Define migration and differentiate internal and international migration.
  • Identify at least three push factors and three pull factors.
  • Analyse how economic, political, environmental and social conditions act as push or pull factors.
  • Compare specific push and pull examples using a table.
  • Evaluate how multiple factors combine to create migration pressure.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Printed handouts of the push‑pull factor table
  • Sticky notes or index cards
  • Markers and chart paper
  • Laptop with internet access for a short video
  • Exit‑ticket slips
 Introduction:
Begin with a brief video showing a family leaving a drought‑stricken village, prompting students to consider why people move. Ask learners to recall recent news stories about migration and list possible reasons on the board. Explain that today they will identify and explain push and pull factors and will be able to match them to real‑world examples.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students write down any reasons they know for people moving and share with a partner.
  2. Direct teaching (10'): Teacher defines migration, push and pull factors using slides and a flow‑chart diagram.
  3. Guided practice (12'): In pairs, students analyse the provided table, fill missing examples, and discuss how factors interact.
  4. Application activity (10'): Groups create a flow‑chart on chart paper showing how a specific push factor leads to a pull factor decision.
  5. Check for understanding (8'): Whole‑class quiz (Kahoot or exit tickets) to match push and pull factors correctly.
Conclusion:
Summarise that migration results from a mix of push and pull forces, and understanding these helps explain global movement patterns. Students complete a brief exit ticket stating one push and one pull factor they found most compelling. Assign homework to research a current migration story and identify its key push and pull factors.