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Effects of Urban Growth
Learners explore population growth in the United States and the impact it has had on society. First, they brainstorm the reasons for population growth and the results of these increases. Then, they design surveys, record results, and...
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African American Population Shifts
Students investigate population trends. In this African American history lesson, students access U.S. Census records from 1900 to the present online. Students analyze the migration of African Americans from one area of the U.S. to another.
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The Motivation for Movement
Students explore the geographic theme of movement. In this migration instructional activity, students discuss push-pull factors that motivate immigrants and interpret illegal immigration data. Students also discuss the difficulties that...
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Population Growth
Students calculate human emission rate by year 2050. For this social studies lesson, students watch a video online and analyze population trends. They explain how e total emissions affect global climate.
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Pop Quiz
For this geography skills practice worksheet, learners respond to 12 multiple choice questions about world population statistics.
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As Populations Age, a Chance for Younger Nations
In this geography skills activity, students read a 4-page article titled "As Populations Age, a Chance for Younger Nations." Students then respond to 4 short answer questions based on the content of the article.
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Push and Pull Factors on Migration
Learners investigate push and pull factors. In this population trends lesson plan, students examine primary sources that help them comprehend how push and pull factors have changed over time.
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Tracing Migration Patterns
Seventh graders analyze migration patterns. In this migration lesson, 7th graders use U.S. Census records to trace the migration patterns of 2 German families in Kansas.
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Horizontal Bar Graph: Changes in Nebraska Population
In this bar graph worksheet, students learn about the changes in Nebraska's population from 1880 to 2000 by studying a bar graph. Students answer 7 questions about the graph.
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Population Trends
Students explore, examine and study the differences and similarities in the average ages of the populations of two countries in the EU. They interpret tables, draw and interpret diagrams and assess interpretations of a statistical inquiry.
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Population Counts
Students investigate the analytical processes used to interpret the 2001 Canadian census. They examine the population statistics and trends.