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Human Migration Patterns

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This Human Migration Patterns activity also includes:

Humans have been on the move for millennia. Using an article from The Smithsonian, pupils chart human movement before written history on a world map. In addition, they examine the modes of transportation used by different waves of human migration. Finally, they consider: Why have humans migrated throughout history?

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
human geography, the bering strait, human migration, migration, world geography, secondary sources, secondary source analysis, map skills, homo sapiens
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Practice annotation skills on the secondary source before engaging with the included map activity
  • Have learners chart human migration using the included secondary source and blank map
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils need copies of the blank map and access to article 
Pros
  • Lesson includes all needed resources, including an answer key
  • Activities are easy to scaffold for all members of the class as needed
Cons
  • Not all of the included links work