STEP 1

1 hour

Understanding the European migration crisis

Watch the videos and answer the questions (on EDpuzzle):

GROUP 1

Where are these people?

Where are they from and why have they come here?

What is their hope? What are they waiting for?

Describe the conditions in which they are living.

How do they try and cope with everyday life?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7zI5aYk-Mw

GROUP 2

What does this video show?

Regarding the matter, what is Angela Merkel’s position?

Who should deal with the issue?

What is the public opinion in Germany?

Through the journalist’s eyes, what will be the consequences in Europe?

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35383371

GROUP 3

Why have these people left their countries?

Give a definition of the word refugee.

Which nationalities are concerned?

Where are they heading to?

Explain the routes they take? How do they travel?

Describe the conditions during their journey?

How is Europe coping?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v13kTeAHY4c

To go further: http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/aug/16/number-migrants-trying-enter-eurotunnel-calais-down-150-a-night

( HOMEWORK: Give a definition for these three words:

A refugee =

A migrant =

An asylum seeker =

Bjorn Bakke

2016-05-26