One activity that could be done to teach middle school students about early people migration and push and pull factors is a role-playing activity.

1. Divide the students into small groups and assign each group a specific early civilization or group of people that migrated, such as the ancient Egyptians, the Vikings, or the Native Americans.

2. Provide each group with information about their assigned civilization or group, including details about their push and pull factors for migration. Push factors could include things like war, famine, or natural disasters, while pull factors could include things like better resources, new opportunities, or religious freedom.

3. Instruct each group to create a short skit or presentation that demonstrates the push and pull factors that influenced their civilization or group to migrate. They should also include information about the challenges they faced during their migration.

4. Give the groups some time to prepare their skits or presentations, and then have each group perform or present their work to the class.

5. After each presentation, facilitate a class discussion about the push and pull factors that were highlighted in each skit or presentation. Encourage students to think critically about the reasons why people migrate and how these factors can impact their decisions.

6. As a follow-up activity, have students individually write a reflection or essay about the push and pull factors that influenced their assigned civilization or group to migrate. They should also discuss the long-term effects of migration on their civilization or group.

This activity allows students to actively engage with the topic of early people migration and push and pull factors. It encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, while also providing an opportunity for students to reflect on the historical significance of migration.