Global Perspectives: Migration: Does It Do More Good Than Harm? Full unit, 6 lessons.

A complete six-lesson Global Perspectives enquiry for IGCSE students aged 14 to 16, adaptable for Lower Secondary. Students explore the question, “Does migration do more good than harm?”, before reaching and defending their own evidence-based judgement.

The unit develops research, analysis, evaluation, reflection, collaboration and communication skills. Students examine the benefits and challenges of migration, compare different perspectives, evaluate sources, conduct independent research, participate in a structured debate and complete an extended writing assessment.

The pack includes:

A professionally designed 21-slide PowerPoint
A 14-page editable Word workbook
A print-ready PDF version of the workbook
Key vocabulary and push-and-pull factor activities
Balanced arguments for and against migration
Open, restricted and managed migration perspectives
A perspectives grid and speaking role cards
A source-checking tool and independent research task
A referenced migration data sheet
Case studies on remittances, health-worker migration and Southern Africa
Stretch and challenge activities
A structured classroom debate
Student reflection and success criteria
An extended writing assessment with a four-band mark scheme
Teacher notes, answer keys and suggested reading

The six lessons cover:

What is migration?
The case for migration
Concerns about migration
Whose perspective?
Independent research
Debate, reflection and assessment

Each lesson is designed for approximately 60 minutes. The research task can also be completed as homework.

This is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge. Data is clearly sourced and students are encouraged to check the latest figures as part of their research.