I see what you mean

I came across the above image. It got me thinking about what illustration best represents the meaning of ‘push’ and ‘pull.’

I then did some more digging and came across the below diagram. I really like the magnet to show the pull factors. The finger pointing shows the push factors as it is saying, move on, go over there.

Why do pictures help us so much when it comes to making connections to deepen our understanding? Are you picture smart? Do you connect more when you see something instead of hear it? Why?

Amazing Africa

Time to look at the movement in Africa. I have a feeling that there are going to be a lot of different push and pull factors that motivate or force people to move to a different place. I am really excited to learn about Africa. What do you know about the movement in Africa? Can you list some push or pull factors. Share anything you know about or think you know about. Feel free to do some of your own research and then share what you find out.

All about you!

The past two weeks has been all about you and the movement in your life. We are constantly moving. We never stand still for too long. There are always ‘push’ and ‘pull’ factors that have a big part to play in making decisions. So far, in your life, your parents have made most of those decisions for you. As you move throughout your life and gain more independence with the decisions you make, you will be having to make choices on your own.

Over the next week we are going to learn about the movement (migration patterns) in the lives of Africans. This is where we live. Let’s learn more about this vast and amazing continent together.