10th Grade Immigration From Asia Lesson Plan Example

Topic: Immigration from Asia

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand the moral and legal obligations of Australia when it comes to accepting immigrants from Asia.

Materials

• Maps of Asia and Australia
• Information about immigration policies and practices of Australia
• Pen and paper for each student

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have any relatives or friends who have immigrated to Australia. Ask them what they know about the process of immigrating to Australia.
• Show the class a map of Asia and point out the countries where most immigrants to Australia come from.

Direct Instruction

• Discuss the Australian legal and moral obligations regarding immigration.
• Explain that Australia has a limited amount of land and resources, and therefore has a strict immigration policy. The country is only allowed to accept a certain number of immigrants each year, and only those who meet certain criteria are allowed to immigrate.
• Discuss the main criteria for immigration to Australia, including English language skills, a reliable source of income, and a suitable place to live.
• Discuss the process of immigrating to Australia, including the different visa types and the steps involved.
• Emphasize the importance of being properly prepared for the immigration process, including gathering the necessary documents and researching the correct procedures.

Guided Practice

• Divide the students into small groups and give each group a hypothetical scenario.
• Have the groups discuss the best course of action for each scenario and explain their reasoning.
• Bring the groups back together and discuss the different strategies used in each scenario.
• Discuss how each scenario meets the Australian legal and moral obligations regarding immigration.

Independent Practice

• Have the students research a specific immigration case and write a short report on the findings.
• Students should consider the legal and moral obligations of Australia in regards to the case and how they were -fulfilled or not fulfilled.

Closure

• Discuss the importance of immigration in Australia and how it has shaped the country.
• Ask the students to reflect on their own views on immigration and how it affects Australia.

Assessment:

• Collect and assess the students' written reflections on immigration.
• Critique the students' group presentations and presentations.
• Evaluate the students' participation and contribution in class discussions.