What are the causes and effects of the Polynesian, Bantu, and Viking migrations? (skill: causation)

Do Now:

Review the list below, how do the generic causes and effects of migration relate to migration in today’s world?

Causes of Migrations

Generic Examples of Causes of Migrations

Generic Global Effects of Migrations

Environmental Changes

Shift in climate, depletion of natural resources, drought, earthquake

Redistribution of world’s population, blending of cultures

Economic Pressures

Increasing population, famine, unemployment

Shifts in population

Political and Religious Persecution

Slave trade, wars, ethnic cleansing, repression

Dislocation and oppression of peoples, spread of ideas and religions

Technological Development

Tools, agriculture, iron smelting, communications, and transportation networks

Development of civilizations and empires

Part I: Polynesian Migrations

Disney and the Polynesian Voyagers, "We Know the Way"

As we watch the following videos on the Polynesian Voyagers (Wayfinders) and migrations, take notes on their methods, as well as the causes and effects of the migrations.

TedEd Polynesian Wayfinders

The History Channel: Polynesian Migrations

Dates Methods Causes Effects

How accurate was Disney’s depiction of the Polynesian Voyagers?

Another Version? (skill focus: argumentation)

https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/03/140318-polynesian-chickens-pacific-migration-america-science/

How does the argument made in this national geographic article differ from the history channel documentary? What evidence best supports their argument?

Part II: Bantu and Viking Migrations

Directions: Read your assigned reading on EITHER the Bantu or Viking migrations (the reading is from your textbook) and take notes on the causes and effects of your assigned migration. Once you have taken notes, pair-share your ideas with your partner.

Causes Effects

Bantu

Viking

Part III: Summary

1) What are the similarities and differences in the causes and effects of the three migrations?

2)This map in the link below shows the estimated net immigration (inflows minus outflows) by origin and destination country between 2010 and 2015.

Blue circles = positive net migration (more inflows). Red circles = negative net migration (more outflows). Each yellow dot represents 1,000 people.

Hover over a circle to see that country’s total net migration between 2010 and 2015. Click a circle to view only the migration flows in and out of that country.

http://metrocosm.com/global-immigration-map/

Based on the map, what conclusions can you make about global migration today?

How to the motives of migrations today compare to historical motives?

Part IV: LEQ PRACTICE

Directions: Write a thesis statement to respond to the following prompt:

To what extent were the Polynesian migrations similar to either the Bantu or Viking migrations in the period 600 to 1450 CE?