Global Migration Trends and Canada
Students explore broader global migration patterns and how Canada fits into the international context of human movement.
Key Questions
- Analyze the major global migration trends influencing Canada.
- Compare Canada's immigration policies with those of other developed nations.
- Predict the long-term implications of global migration on Canadian society.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
Ready to teach this topic?
Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.
Planning templates for Social Studies
5E Model
The 5E Model structures lessons through five phases (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate), guiding students from curiosity to deep understanding through inquiry-based learning.
unit plannerThematic Unit
Organize a multi-week unit around a central theme or essential question that cuts across topics, texts, and disciplines, helping students see connections and build deeper understanding.
rubricSingle-Point Rubric
Build a single-point rubric that defines only the "meets standard" level, leaving space for teachers to document what exceeded and what fell short. Simple to create, easy for students to understand.
More in Immigration and the Changing Face of Canada
Citizenship and Civic Participation
Students explore the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens and various ways to participate in civic life beyond voting.
3 methodologies
Media and Democracy
Students examine the role of media in informing citizens, shaping public opinion, and holding governments accountable.
3 methodologies
Federalism and Regionalism
Students explore the concept of federalism in Canada and how regional identities and interests influence national politics.
3 methodologies
Historical Waves of Immigration
Students explore the waves of immigration that have shaped Canada, learning about why people come to Canada and the contributions immigrants make.
3 methodologies
Discriminatory Immigration Policies: Chinese Head Tax
A critical look at the discriminatory policies faced by Chinese immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
3 methodologies