Chapter 1. Migration Of People
(Class 5 – Our World)
Andhra Pradesh | APSCERT
Here are the answers to the “Improve Your Learning” section from the lesson “Chapter 1: Migration of People” for Class 5 EVS.
I. Conceptual Understanding
1. What is migration? Give some examples.
• Migration is the movement of people from one place to another in search of better livelihood, jobs, education, or due to natural calamities.
Examples:
• Praveen’s family migrated to Tirupati because of a job transfer.
• Kumari’s family moved to Chennai for better wages.
• Kondaiah’s family moved to Vijayawada after losing their home and crops in a cyclone.
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of migration?
Advantages:
• Better job opportunities.
• Improved living conditions.
• Access to better education and facilities.
Disadvantages:
• Separation from relatives and friends.
• Adjustment to a new environment.
• Children may miss schooling.
• Increase in slums and overpopulation in urban areas.
3. Raju says that sometimes migration happens in our lives. Do you agree with this statement? Why?
• Yes, I agree. Migration can occur due to natural calamities, job transfers, poverty, or better opportunities. It helps people improve their lives but also comes with challenges.
II. Questioning and Hypothesis
4. If you meet a migrated family in your village, what type of questions would you ask them to find out the reasons for migration?
Examples of questions:
• Where did you live before coming here?
• Why did you decide to move?
• Did you face any problems in your previous place?
• What do you like about this new place?
• Has migration improved your living conditions?
III. Experiments and Field Observations
5. Observe migrated families in your village/town because of COVID-19 and record their experiences.
• Many families moved back to their villages as they lost jobs in cities.
• Children missed school and struggled with online education.
• Families relied on government schemes for food and support.
6. Find out the reasons for the drop-outs in your surroundings:
| S.No. | Name of the Student | Reasons |
| 1 | Ravi | Helping parents in their work |
| 2 | Lakshmi | Financial problems at home |
| 3 | Kiran | Family migrated to another village |
V. Drawing Pictures and Model Making
7. Draw a mind map showing the reasons for migration.
VI. Appreciation
8. Suresh is going to work with his father. He stopped going to school. How do you motivate him to rejoin school?
Suresh, school is very important for your future. If you study well, you can get a good job and help your family in a better way. You can still help your father after school hours.
Many successful people also faced struggles but continued their education. Your teachers and friends are waiting for you! If there are any problems, we can find solutions together. Education will give you a bright future! 😊✨
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