Videos for Unit 2 - Population and Migration Return to Unit Pagevideos.html
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Population and Migration
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VIDEO PROMPTS / QUESTIONS


1. Describe his life in the United States. Why doesn’t he go back to Mexico with his other family instead of staying with his sister in the United States? Does he think of himself as American? (2:13)


2. Explain why people come to the United States. What does being an American citizen mean? (0:30)


3. As you view the video write out one key fact (minimum) per minute. Describe how the migrant workers are treated. Discuss three outcomes / consequences of this migration to Qatar. (17:05)


4. Explain why the immigrants in the commercials cannot do the job they have been trained to do. (1:32)


5. What is important to know about the mean center of the US? How has it changed throughout the years? (1:30)


6. Discuss how the video is an example of migration. Write out 10 key facts from the short video. (8:57)


7. Explain the title: “Work Experience and Credentials.” Describe the rules and regulations in Canada. Why do countries have such rules and regulations? (2:25)


8. Describe what the Faroe Islands have done to solve its low birth rate. Explain if you think this is an effective way to deal with declining birth rates and population. (1:45)


9. Write out 12 key facts from the video. Discuss three main reasons why people migrate. (7:37)


  1. 10.Write out 12 key facts from the video describing the immigrants in Amsterdam. Discuss three issues the immigrants face while living in Amsterdam. (26:08)


  1. 11.Discuss the impact a video like this one could have on the perception of immigrants ( legal or illegal immigrants) in France. (1:48)


  1. 12.Explain why France’s World Cup team is so ethnically diverse (2-3 paragraphs). (6:01)


  1. 13.Explain why he would work as a housekeeper for a hotel when he has a college degree in Education? (hint: video #4) How much money does he make, and how much money does he send back home to his family? How does he compare being a housekeeper to being a farmer? (7:54)

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