Movement Across Borders

This worksheet contains an informational text explaining migration patterns within Mexico and across the Mexico-United States border. Students learn about internal migration, economic opportunities, family reunification, and the social and cultural effects of movement between regions. The passage also explains challenges migrants may face, such as separation from family, adapting to new environments, and unstable job markets. Students answer six reflection questions in complete sentences, requiring explanation, reasoning, and examples. The activity strengthens understanding of human geography, migration causes and effects, and the personal impacts of relocation.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Migration and Human Geography

English Language Arts – Reflective and Explanatory Writing

Social Studies – Cultural Exchange and Population Movement

Geography – Push/Pull Factors and Regional Shifts

This worksheet is part of our Mexico Worksheets collection.