Migration of People | Chapter 1 | Class 5

Chapter 1 Migration of People

Discover the key concepts of migration in this insightful chapter from Class 5 EVS. Learn about the reasons behind migration, including natural calamities and economic factors, and understand its effects on families and society. The chapter also emphasises the importance of family budgets, savings, and government support for education. Perfect for students to explore real-world challenges and solutions related to migration.

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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.

(Students will interview and write their observations, e.g.:)

• 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.

IV. Information Skills and Project Work

6. Find out the reasons for the drop-outs in your surroundings:

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?

• Explain the importance of education for his future.

• Tell him how schooling can help him get better job opportunities.

• Share examples of government schemes like scholarships, free uniforms, and mid-day meals that can support him.

• Encourage his parents to prioritize his studies over temporary earnings.