Section 2: Geography in the Elementary Grades
Reasons for the Movement of People in the World, Nation, or State

Additional resources for further exploration

The learning activity "Crossing the Atlantic" contrasts colonial and modern migrations across the Atlantic and builds map skills for grades 1-2.

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/crossing-the-atlantic-then-and-now/

Find migration activities for grades K-3 at the link below.

http://www.brainpop.com/educators/community/lesson-plan/migration-activities-kids/?bp-jr-topic=migration

The information at the link below provides support for teachers of grades K-3 in teaching about migration.

http://www.brainpop.com/educators/community/lesson-plan/migration-background-information-for-teachers-and-families/?bp-jr-topic=migration