The impact of migration

Mexico to USA

Activity One

Complete the worksheet using the words below.

Forced migration Voluntary migration

Push factor

International migration

National migration

Emigration

Immigration Pull factors Refugee

The impact of migrationThe impact of migrationMexico to USA

Study these images………They will help you to understand:

– What the landscape of the USA/Mexico border is like

– Why some Mexican people are so desperate to migrate to the USA.

– What the journey over the border is like for emigrants

Images of Tijuana, Mexico...

San Diego, California, USA.

Grand Canyon, Arizona USA

Hoover Dam, Nevada USA

Living Las Vegas...

Bright lights...

How does quality of life here differ from within Mexico?

Pictures from the Mexico/USA Border

Caution! Do not expose your life to the elements. It's not worth it.

People will do anything to cross

the border....

WHAT IS THE SITUATION?

There is a 2000km border between USA and Mexico.

1 million + Mexicans migrate to the USA every year.

Illegal migration is a huge problem for USA and Mexico

US Border Patrol guard the border and try to prevent illegal immigrants

850,000 were caught in 1995 and were deported

PUSH FACTORS

Poor medical facilities - 1800 per doctor

Low paid jobs - (GNP = $3750)

Adult literacy rates 55% - poor education prospects

Life expectancy 72 yrs

40% Unemployed

PULL FACTORS

Excellent medical facilities – 400 per doctor Well paid jobs - GNP = $24,750)

Adult literacy rates 99% - good education prospects Life expectancy 76 yrs

Many jobs available for low paid workers such as Mexicans

Activity Two• Complete the migration worksheet.

Stick the worksheet into your books.Question 3 and the extra activity can be written in your books.

• Complete the exam questions worksheet.Answer on the sheet.