We are exploring•The reasons for Jewish immigration to Scotland•The influence of Jewish immigrants on Scotland

Challenge!In pairs use your thinking skills to decipher the 4 main reasons why many Jewish people chose to move to Scotland.

Skills! Describe, in detail, four reasons for Jewish immigration to Scotland.

•Introduction •Four sentences•Conclusion

• Most settled in Glasgow, but many went to live all over Scotland including Edinburgh, Ayr, and Aberdeen.

• Tended to form Jewish communities

• Lived in tenements with other immigrant groups to avoid attacks

• Created own businesses in Jewish communities e.g. bakers

Task:Using the information you have gained, you will be creating a VISUAL revision aid.

Title: Why did Jewish immigrants settle in Scotland?

Visual: Comic Strip

Success Criteria: •Included all 4 reasons •Used suitable pictures •Used suitable written descriptions.

ACTIVITY 1

Task:WHAT? You will be exploring the impact of Jewish immigrants in Scotland.

HOW? You will read a series of primary and secondary sources, highlighting information.

Success Criteria: •Selected at least EIGHT relevant statements.•Placed these statements under the correct headings: Positive Impact/Negative impact. •Referenced my statements.•Organised my notes e.g. table, mindmap etc.

ACTIVITY 2

Describe the impact of Jewish immigrants on Scotland. (4)

ACTIVITY 2*

To what extent was the Jewish influence on Scotland mainly positive?

Task:WHAT? A poster presentation HOW? Using knowledge of Jewish immigrants in Scotland (from your notes of the sources!)

Success Criteria: •Provided 3 reasons for Jewish immigration to Scotland.•Displayed a balance of positive and negative impacts on Scotland. •Made a judgement; was the Jewish influence on Scotland a positive or a negative one? •Supported my judgement with referenced evidence.

ACTIVITY 3

Based on what you have learned today:

Should Jewish immigrants be put in Room 101?

Should we ‘save’ Jewish immigrants from Room 101? (Was their impact mainly positive?

Place your decision with ONE reason on your post it (& your name!).