Grade 4 · Social Studies · Lesson 20

Migration and Exploration

Migration is the movement of people from one place to another. People migrate for many reasons — to find food, escape danger, seek better land, or pursue new opportunities. Throughout history, exploration and migration have shaped the way the world looks today, spreading languages, religions, technologies, and cultures across continents.

What this lesson teaches

1Define migration and explain why people migrate
2Name famous explorers and describe where they explored
3Arrange key exploration milestones in chronological order
4Explain how migration and exploration have shaped cultures and history

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