Where are we from? Write down your name on a post-it and stick it onto the World map to show where you have family/relatives/ancestors Get your brain your.

Where are we fromWhere are we from

Write down your name on a post-it and stick it onto the World map to show where you have

familyrelativesancestors

Write down your name on a post-it and stick it onto the World map to show where you have

familyrelativesancestors

Get your brain your gear

Get your brain your gear

Where are we fromWhere are we fromThe Big

Question

NC Level 3-4

You can name a number of groups of people who migrated to Britain throughout history

NC Level 4-5

You can give reasons why groups of immigrants migrated to the UK using some named examples

NC Level 4-5

You can give reasons why groups of immigrants migrated to the UK using some named examples

NC Level 6+You can compare and contrast past immigration to the UK to present immigration and predict how immigration could change in the future

Learning Objectiv

e To explore the history of immigration in

Britain

StarterStarterDiscuss the following questions with

your partner

1) Where have most people migrated from and to in our class

2) Why do you think people and families have migrated all over the world

To really understand migration in the UK today we have to look at the

pasthellip

To really understand migration in the UK today we have to look at the

pasthellip

Answers on a Whiteboard

Who are we10000 years ago nobody was living here

So all British people are descended from immigrants (people that have moved to Britain) ndash even the Queen

10000 years ago nobody was living here

So all British people are descended from immigrants (people that have moved to Britain) ndash even the Queen

1 Find out when and why your group of immigrants migrated to the UK ndash then add this information to your worksheet

2 Create a human timeline around the room to show the main groups of immigrants since 400BC

1 Find out when and why your group of immigrants migrated to the UK ndash then add this information to your worksheet

2 Create a human timeline around the room to show the main groups of immigrants since 400BC

Where are we fromWhere are we fromThe Big

Question

NC Level 3-4

You can name a number of groups of people who migrated to Britain throughout history

NC Level 4-5

You can give reasons why groups of immigrants migrated to the UK using some named examples

NC Level 4-5

You can give reasons why groups of immigrants migrated to the UK using some named examples

NC Level 6+You can compare and contrast past immigration to the UK to present immigration and predict how immigration could change in the future

Learning Objectiv

e To explore the history of immigration in

Britain

Who are we(1)Use the timeline around the room to

find reasons why different groups of people have migrated to the UK and these to your timeline

(2) Categorise the reasons why people migrated to the UK and using a key colour code each group of immigrants

(1)Use the timeline around the room to find reasons why different groups of people have migrated to the UK and these to your timeline

(2) Categorise the reasons why people migrated to the UK and using a key colour code each group of immigrants

HINTCategories could include work

to escape persecution and famine to take control farming

HINTCategories could include work

to escape persecution and famine to take control farming

Challenge Have the reasons why people immigrate to Britain changed since 4000BC and today Why

Challenge Have the reasons why people immigrate to Britain changed since 4000BC and today Why

Where are we fromWhere are we fromThe Big

Question

NC Level 3-4

You can name a number of groups of people who migrated to Britain throughout history

NC Level 4-5

You can give reasons why groups of immigrants migrated to the UK using some named examples

NC Level 4-5

You can give reasons why groups of immigrants migrated to the UK using some named examples

NC Level 6+You can compare and contrast past immigration to the UK to present immigration and predict how immigration could change in the future

Learning Objectiv

e To explore the history of immigration in

Britain

ReflectionReflection3) What questions have you still

got about immigration in the UK

2) Has your opinion of immigration in the UK changed from the beginning of this lesson WHYWHY NOT

1) What have you learnt about immigration from todayrsquos lesson

11000 BC ndash No-one

For thousands of years almost the whole of Britain was covered by a thick ice sheet making it impossible to live in

this area

For thousands of years almost the whole of Britain was covered by a thick ice sheet making it impossible to live in

this area

10000 BC ndash Hunters and Gatherers

From Where

Mainland Europe

From Where

Mainland Europe

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

In 10000 BC the ice began to retreat (melt) northwards which made it possible for the first modern humans who were

hunter-gatherers to migrate to the British isles because there were animals to hunt plants for eatingbuilding with and a

suitable climate in which they could survive

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

In 10000 BC the ice began to retreat (melt) northwards which made it possible for the first modern humans who were

hunter-gatherers to migrate to the British isles because there were animals to hunt plants for eatingbuilding with and a

suitable climate in which they could survive

4000 BC ndash First Farmers

From Where

Mainland Europe

From Where

Mainland Europe

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To find a good place to farm

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To find a good place to farm

800 BC ndash Celts

From Where

Central Europe

From Where

Central Europe

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To find land to farm and metals to mine

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To find land to farm and metals to mine

43 AD - Romans

From Where

Italy

From Where

Italy

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To take control and extend the Roman Empire

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To take control and extend the Roman Empire

500 - Saxons

From Where

Germany

From Where

Germany

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To work as paid soldiers Saxons later took over the UK

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To work as paid soldiers Saxons later took over the UK

800 - Vikings

From Where

Norway

From Where

Norway

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

First as raiders (to steal resources) Then some settled here

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

First as raiders (to steal resources) Then some settled here

1066 - Normans

From WhereFrance

From WhereFrance

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To take control of the UK

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To take control of the UK

1685 - Huguenots

From WhereFrance

From WhereFrance

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

During this time France was a Catholic country and forced people called Huguenots (who were

Protestants) to convert to Catholicism If they refused they were persecuted (treated cruelly) so

large numbers of Huguenots emigrated to a number of countries including England Huguenots

greatly contributed to the development of lace-making in Bedfordshire England

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

During this time France was a Catholic country and forced people called Huguenots (who were

Protestants) to convert to Catholicism If they refused they were persecuted (treated cruelly) so

large numbers of Huguenots emigrated to a number of countries including England Huguenots

greatly contributed to the development of lace-making in Bedfordshire England

1840 - Irish

From WhereIreland

From WhereIreland

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

During this time Irish peasants (poor people) relied on potatoes for food and income A disease called blight killed

most of the potato crop in Ireland which resulted in about one million people dying of starvation Therefore around 15 million people emigrated from Ireland mostly to Canada

England and the United States to escape poverty and famine (having no food)

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

During this time Irish peasants (poor people) relied on potatoes for food and income A disease called blight killed

most of the potato crop in Ireland which resulted in about one million people dying of starvation Therefore around 15 million people emigrated from Ireland mostly to Canada

England and the United States to escape poverty and famine (having no food)

1875 ndash Jewish People

From WhereEastern Europe

From WhereEastern Europe

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To escape persecution (cruel treatment) because of their religious

beliefs

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

To escape persecution (cruel treatment) because of their religious

beliefs

1938 ndash More Jewish People

From WhereAll over Europe

From WhereAll over Europe

Reason for migrating to the UK

When Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party came into power in Germany in 1933 the rights of Jews were restricted and they were subjected to brutality In 1935

the Nuremberg Laws were passed which meant Jews werenrsquot allowed to work in many jobs and marry lsquoAryansrsquo ( a racial group of people with white skin from

European roots) In 1938 the Nazis launched a night of terror against Jews where Synagogues (religious buildings) were burnt Jewish shops and

businesses were attacked and Jews were sent to prisons or concentration camps Between 1933 and 1939 50000 adults became refugees in Britain

Reason for migrating to the UK

When Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party came into power in Germany in 1933 the rights of Jews were restricted and they were subjected to brutality In 1935

the Nuremberg Laws were passed which meant Jews werenrsquot allowed to work in many jobs and marry lsquoAryansrsquo ( a racial group of people with white skin from

European roots) In 1938 the Nazis launched a night of terror against Jews where Synagogues (religious buildings) were burnt Jewish shops and

businesses were attacked and Jews were sent to prisons or concentration camps Between 1933 and 1939 50000 adults became refugees in Britain

1946 ndash Poles Latvians Italians and others

From WhereMainland Europe

From WhereMainland Europe

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

The British Government invited people from Mainland Europe here to work after World War 2 because there was a shortage of workers These immigrants filled labour shortages and helped the

UK to recover after the war

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

The British Government invited people from Mainland Europe here to work after World War 2 because there was a shortage of workers These immigrants filled labour shortages and helped the

UK to recover after the war

1948 ndash West Indians

From Where

The Caribbean

From Where

The Caribbean

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

Thousands of men from The Caribbean joined the Allied Forces and fought alongside Britain in World War 2 After the war the UK

encouraged West Indians to migrate to the UK to help with the post-war reconstruction In June 1948 the ship called the Empire

Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks carrying 492 workers from the Caribbean

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

Thousands of men from The Caribbean joined the Allied Forces and fought alongside Britain in World War 2 After the war the UK

encouraged West Indians to migrate to the UK to help with the post-war reconstruction In June 1948 the ship called the Empire

Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks carrying 492 workers from the Caribbean

1956 ndash Indians Pakistanis (and later Bangladeshis)

From Where

India Pakistan and Bangladesh

From Where

India Pakistan and Bangladesh

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

Many Indians Pakistanis and Bangladeshis were seamen and servicemen in the Allied Forces during World War 2 As the British

economy grew in the 1950s and 1960s there were huge labour (work) shortages in industries

such as textiles and factory work which had long hours low pay and shift work Many

British workers didnrsquot want to work in these types of jobs so people from India Pakistan and Bangladesh were encouraged to migrate to the

UK and fill the job shortages

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

Many Indians Pakistanis and Bangladeshis were seamen and servicemen in the Allied Forces during World War 2 As the British

economy grew in the 1950s and 1960s there were huge labour (work) shortages in industries

such as textiles and factory work which had long hours low pay and shift work Many

British workers didnrsquot want to work in these types of jobs so people from India Pakistan and Bangladesh were encouraged to migrate to the

UK and fill the job shortages

Did you know

India Pakistan and Bangladesh were part of the British

Empire

Did you know

India Pakistan and Bangladesh were part of the British

Empire

1960 ndash Lots more Irish

From Where

Ireland

From Where

Ireland

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

Organisations such as London Transport and the NHS (National Health Service) started recruitment campaigns in the Republic of

Ireland and Northern Ireland to encourage graduates (well qualified and skilled workers) to migrate to the UK to fill gaps in professions

such as teaching law and advertising Large Irish communities developed which saw the growth of Irish Pubs Irish music and

Catholic Churches

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

Organisations such as London Transport and the NHS (National Health Service) started recruitment campaigns in the Republic of

Ireland and Northern Ireland to encourage graduates (well qualified and skilled workers) to migrate to the UK to fill gaps in professions

such as teaching law and advertising Large Irish communities developed which saw the growth of Irish Pubs Irish music and

Catholic Churches

1972 ndash Ugandan Asians

From Where

Uganda

From Where

Uganda

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

In 1972 the dictator of Uganda - Idi Armin ordered all Ugandan Asians

(their families had originated from India and Pakistan) to leave Uganda within

90 days Idi Armin This is an example of ethnic cleansing as Idi Armin only

wanted indigenous Ugandans to live in Uganda

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

In 1972 the dictator of Uganda - Idi Armin ordered all Ugandan Asians

(their families had originated from India and Pakistan) to leave Uganda within

90 days Idi Armin This is an example of ethnic cleansing as Idi Armin only

wanted indigenous Ugandans to live in Uganda

Did you know

Before 1962 Uganda was under British rule and was part of the British Empire Uganda

remains part of the Commonwealth and

the English is its official languages

Did you know

Before 1962 Uganda was under British rule and was part of the British Empire Uganda

remains part of the Commonwealth and

the English is its official languages

1993-1999 ndash Kurds Kosovans Bosnians and others

From Where

Kurdistan Kosovo Bosnia and other war-torn places

From Where

Kurdistan Kosovo Bosnia and other war-torn places

Reason for migrating to the UKhellipWars resulting from the break up of the Former Yugoslavia ethnic cleansing and conflict between rebel groups and governments caused hundreds of thousands of people to become refugees

seeking safety and peace Most refugees located near their

home country Some made their way to Western European countries such as the UK

Reason for migrating to the UKhellipWars resulting from the break up of the Former Yugoslavia ethnic cleansing and conflict between rebel groups and governments caused hundreds of thousands of people to become refugees

seeking safety and peace Most refugees located near their

home country Some made their way to Western European countries such as the UK

2004 + Eastern Europeans

From Where

Poland Ukraine and other Eastern European

countries

From Where

Poland Ukraine and other Eastern European

countries

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

All countries that are part of the European Union (like the UK) accepted that people could move freely within the European Union to

live and work Many of the people in the newer member countries (such as Bulgaria Poland and Romania) have a lower standard of

living than that found in the UK and other Western European countries such as France and Germany so many people have

migrated to these wealthier countries for work and a better quality of life

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

All countries that are part of the European Union (like the UK) accepted that people could move freely within the European Union to

live and work Many of the people in the newer member countries (such as Bulgaria Poland and Romania) have a lower standard of

living than that found in the UK and other Western European countries such as France and Germany so many people have

migrated to these wealthier countries for work and a better quality of life

2025 -

From Where

From Where

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

2050 -

From Where

From Where

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip

Reason for migrating to the UKhellip