Fleeing for Your Life Lesson Plan

Goal: To understand the unique circumstances faced by refugees and asylum seekers.

Objectives:
•    Students will gain a basic understanding of what it means to be a refugee and/or asylum seeker
•    Students will simulate the personal journey of a refugee
•    Students will explore possible reasons that refugees come to the U.S and the impact on society

Essential Question:  What is the experience of a refugee coming to the United States?  

Materials and Resources:
Paper, cardstock or cardboard, markers, pens, flip-chart or whiteboard
Notebook or journal to use throughout the lesson
Handout:  Refugee Identity Cards

Time Frame: 2-3 class periods

Grade Level: 6-8