Why They Moved

Students examine reasons why immigrants leave their home countries (“push” factors) and why they come to America (“pull” factors). They categorize each example in a chart, helping visualize the motivations behind migration. This activity strengthens understanding of global migration causes and human decision-making.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Push and Pull Factors of Immigration

Geography – Understanding Migration Patterns and Human Movement

Civics – Global Citizenship and Empathy for Migration Experiences

Critical Thinking – Classifying and Comparing Social and Economic Factors

This worksheet is part of our Immigration and Ellis Island collection.