Most people are eager to offer their opinions about topics of interest, but what's the most effective way to collect and assess these opinions as a matter of fact? High schoolers learn about the history of polling, as well as the...

Mask wearing is not just for Halloween! This attractive and informative set of worksheets discusses this important African cultural tradition, as well as a variety of other significant cultural attributes to ancient civilizations, such...

Through several organized and attractive worksheets, your learners will make a deduction about tally marks and hieroglyphics to determine what they represent in the ancient numeral system. This is a well-designed, interdisciplinary...

Students examine the tools of demographic analysis and apply them to real-world situations. They analyze maps, define terminology, and write an information paper for the appropriate government agency to recommend an action or policy change.

High schoolers explore the relationship between video games and actual population. Example: A 2005 study showed Latino youth play at higher rates than other groups, but there are no Latino playable characters. They watch a brief video...

Students study the culture of the Dominican Republic. For this Peace Corps lesson, students watch, "Destination: Dominican Republic." Students also examine primary source materials on the nation and discuss their findings.

A complete study of population ecology is covered by this worksheet. Biology or ecology learners answer questions and interpret population graphs. This can be used as the intended guided notes worksheet or assigned as homework.

In this geography skills practice worksheet, students respond to 18 short answer questions regarding demography and population issues in the world.

Teen-aged scientists analyze a graphic organizer of how trash is removed from New York City and then answer standard questions about a graph and a diagram. Resources are mentioned, but there are no links to these resources, so you will...

An introductory lesson shows learners how pervasive and influential advertising is in our culture; particularly, how teenagers are actively targeted by advertisers. As teenagers, your students already have all the information they need...

Explore the relationships among programming, advertising and the ensuing rating wars. Help develop the media smarts of your pupils through this examination of advertisers for popular shows. Although the included Sweep Chart features 2002...

This presentation is twofold, it outlines the structure of an argumentative paper using graphic organizers and provides background information on the main subject, modern China. You will find images and outlined information to guide your...

Students study practical data analysis within the constraints of the scientific method.  In this data lesson students collect and enter data into a computer spreadsheet then create graphs.

Students explore global geography by participating in an atlas activity. In this countries of the world lesson, students collaborate in small groups and analyze an atlas while researching continents, countries and demographics. Students...

In this geography skills worksheet, students read an article and examine graphs about population prior to answering 13 short answer questions and 10 multiple choice questions. Students then respond to the writing prompt about population.

Learners research the demographics of their state government. In this state government instructional activity, students identify resource inequities and compare the US to other nations. Learners make their own quiz and answer sheet to...

Learners explore demographic shifts. In this Canadian Census lesson, students interpret data from the 2006 Census to determine the needs of the Aboriginal population in the country.

Learners use E-STAT to examine demographics. For this social demographics lesson, students use statistical data to determine if a particular family is in need of assistance. Learners will discuss social and educational policies and...

Learners examine population trends and predict how the age of the majority of Canadians will change 15 years from now in various geographic areas. They will gather statistical evidence that supports their projection. Learners will then...

Eighth graders examine international data and statistics to evaluate the health and trends of 13 year old students around the world.

Students learn about demographic population pyramids. They then design and fictitious nation and draw its population pyramid.

Students discuss similarities and differences of urban and rural communities.  For this urban and rural communities lesson, students compare urban and rural communities using a Venn Diagram.  Students examine maps of each type of...

Learners investigate cartograms in order to explore the different countries on Earth. In this world geography lesson, students use the Internet to analyze data on different cartograms. Learners compare data, such as population density,...

Learners graph demographic information. In this graphing lesson, students choose what type of graph to create and what information to display. Links to examples of graphs and statistical data are provided. The graphs are created on the...