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Why Did Donald Trump Want to Build a Wall? Mexico-US Migration

Explore the push and pull factors behind Mexican immigration to the United States with this interactive and thought-provoking lesson. Perfect for geography or social studies classes, this case study offers students an engaging way to understand the political and demographic factors shaping U.S. immigration policy.

Lesson Overview

Starter Activity – What’s Behind the Squares?

Students guess the image hidden behind gradually revealed squares.
The first image is the Statue of Liberty, sparking a discussion on America’s history of immigration.
The second image shows a migrant hiding in a car, prompting students to think about modern immigration challenges.
Leads to the Key Question: Why did Donald Trump want to build a wall?
Includes clear objectives with differentiated outcomes (all will/most will/some will).

Teacher Exposition

7 editable background slides provide the context behind U.S.-Mexico migration and demographic changes.
Perfect for building foundational knowledge and sparking curiosity.

Main Task – Card Sorting

Students sort 32 push and pull factor cards into 4 categories: social, economic, political, and physical environment.
Differentiated, color-coded cards included to support all learners.
Students write a UN envoy’s letter to the President, summarizing the push and pull factors.

Plenary – Reflection and Basketball Activity

Students reflect on the lesson’s Key Question and place their Post-It notes in one of four baskets to showcase what they’ve learned.

Why This Lesson Stands Out

Interactive and Engaging: Activities like “What’s Behind the Squares” ensure students are captivated from the start.
Critical Thinking and Collaboration: Students analyze push and pull factors and work together to create a formal letter.
Differentiated for All Learners: Color-coded cards and scaffolding make the material accessible to all students.
Comprehensive and Time-Saving: Aligned with Human Geography curricula, this resource is ready to use.

What’s Included

Fully editable lesson presentation (PPT)
32 sorting cards (+ differentiated version)
Report-writing activity
Starter and plenary activities

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