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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Sociology
Lesson Topic: Globalisation and migration
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe key concepts of globalisation and its relationship to migration.
  • Explain major theoretical perspectives on migration and their strengths and limitations.
  • Analyse push‑pull factors and assess economic, social, and political impacts of migration.
  • Evaluate contemporary migration issues using agency‑structure and intersectional lenses.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • PowerPoint slides summarising theories and impacts
  • Handout with push‑pull factor chart and case‑study excerpts
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Sticky notes for group brainstorming
  • Access to an online migration statistics database (optional)
 Introduction:
Begin with a striking image of a crowded migration route to hook students, then ask what forces drive such movements. Link this to prior knowledge of global trade and technology, and outline the success criteria: students will be able to explain theories, analyse push‑pull factors, and evaluate current issues.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Quick mind‑map on “What is globalisation?” on sticky notes.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Define globalisation and introduce migration as a consequence.
  3. Theory carousel (15'): Groups rotate stations summarising each migration theory; each group records strengths and limitations.
  4. Push‑pull analysis (10'): Whole‑class synthesis of factors using the handout chart.
  5. Impacts case study (10'): Small groups examine a real‑world example (e.g., climate migration) and present findings.
  6. Check for understanding (5'): Exit ticket – one sentence describing how a chosen theory explains a current migration issue.
Conclusion:
Recap the key theories, push‑pull dynamics, and impacts discussed today. Students complete an exit ticket summarising a critical perspective on migration. Assign homework: read a short article on climate‑driven migration and prepare a 2‑minute reflection for the next lesson.