Curated OER
Population Counts
Middle schoolers investigate the analytical processes used to interpret the 2001 Canadian census. They examine the population statistics and trends.
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United Nations
Unpi: World Population Ageing 1950 2050 [Pdf]
Graphically displays the growth of the world's population with projections for 2050. Study's changes in such statistics as median age for particular countries, age demographic shifts, and the disparity between "developed" and...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Theme 1: Population and Settlement
A rich collection of highly engaging learning modules on topics related to population and settlement. Covers six main areas - population growth, population change, population migration, land use, settlement characteristics and patterns,...
Other
Population for Countries and Cities Around the World
Site calculates and approximates populations for numerous major cities around the world, and also has information about world countries as well.
Other
Rockefeller University: Human Population Dynamics
Mathematically attempts to model human population growth in order to discuss whether the population will skyrocket or level off long before it doubles.
Other
Population Reference Bureau
Provides comprehensive information on population trends and their impact.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Global Trends Quiz
In this interactive quiz from NOVA, take the Environmental Challenge and test your knowledge of human impact on the world's natural resources and climate.
US Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau: Numbers That Tell a Story
Using State Facts for Students, a data access tool from the U.S. Census Bureau, students will explore data about their state and voice their opinions on how the population has changed over time. Students will work in small groups to...
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: u.s. Pop Clock Projection
A clock of the current U.S. population updated by the census bureau. Contains historical estimated population statistics
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor: Population Decline in Sight
This Christian Science Monitor article notes the projections of a UN Conference of March 2001, predicting that fertility rates worldwide are decreasing, and population decline is in sight.
Other
Census of India
The Indian Census is the largest single source of statistics on the people of India. This is the official site that includes a wealth of statistics.
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Population and Household Economics
U.S. Census Bureau statistics involving 40+ subdivisions of the U.S. population and statistics involving these demographics.
Population Connection
United Nations Population Fund
This resource attempts to assist developing countries manage their population problems.
PBS
Nova: Global Trends Quiz
How is the human population changing? This quiz covers population trends in the developed world, and the developing world. Explore the impact human population growth is having on the environment.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Human Population Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the growth of the human population.
Trinity University
Trinity University: Demography
Trinity University offers interesting statistics on the world's population; such as ethnicity, education, religion, gender, etc. Includes special links.