From about 2 million years ago until 13,000 years ago there were several human species inhabiting the earth. In fact, 100,000 years ago there were at least 6 different human species! Today there’s just us: Homo sapiens. In this video...

The world's population will grow to 9 billion over the next 50 years -- and only by raising the living standards of the poorest can we check population growth. This is the paradoxical answer that Hans Rosling unveils at TED@Cannes using...

Pupil outcome: I can describe global population change over time. Key learning points: - Our population is growing and has reached 8 billion people. - Our population has changed over time, but icnreased most rapidly since the 1800s. -...

Global population growth | Environment | Biology | FuseSchool From about 2 million years ago until 13,000 years ago there were several human species inhabiting the earth. In fact, 100,000 years ago there were at least 6 different human...

By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 9.8 billion. How are we going to feed everyone? Investment-banker-turned-farmer Stuart Oda points to indoor vertical farming: growing food on tiered racks in a controlled,...

Migration to other countries is more prevalent than ever. What human factors determine our movement around the world? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Emigration is the act of leaving one's country to...

Pupil outcome: I can describe the impact of a growing population on our planet and make predictions for the future. Key learning points: - Population growth is the increase in the number of humans on Earth over time. - The growing...

In which John asks whether globalization is a net positive for humanity. While the new global economy has created a lot of wealth, and lifted a lot of people out of poverty, it also has some effects that aren't so hot. Wealth disparity,...

In which John asks whether globalization is a net positive for humanity. While the new global economy has created a lot of wealth, and lifted a lot of people out of poverty, it also has some effects that aren't so hot. Wealth disparity,...

With birth rates falling, the worldwide human population is getting older and smaller. According to traditional thinking, this spells a future of labor shortages, bankrupt social security systems and overall economic collapse. Before you...

Globalization has been in process for centuries, and has had a huge effect on Big History, and on Collective Learning. This week, Emily is investigating early globalization through three things that moved around the world and shaped...

This week we’re taking our discussion of stratification global. We’ll look at First and Third World countries and the reasons why these terms are no longer used. We’ll introduce the four types of country categories we now use: high...

As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility...

Sara Menker quit a career in commodities trading to figure out how the global value chain of agriculture works. Her discoveries have led to some startling predictions: "We could have a tipping point in global food and agriculture if...

Today we’ll discuss two theories of global stratification. First, we’ll go over modernization theory and Walt Rostow’s Four Stages of Modernization. Next, we’ll explain dependency theory, the legacy of colonialism, and Immanuel...

The world's population has more than doubled since the 1970s. But a booming population is only part of the story—in some places populations are in decline.

Hans Rosling had a question: Do some religions have a higher birth rate than others -- and how does this affect global population growth? Speaking at the TEDxSummit in Doha, Qatar, he graphs data over time and across religions. With his...

On this episode, we sit down with doctor, academic, statistician and public speaker- Prof. Hans Rosling, the man who makes data dance! Hans reflects on important demographic changes and the implications for global health.

Pandemics are one of the greatest existential threats facing humanity today. Over the last few centuries, we've seen outbreaks and epidemics kill millions of people. From plague in the 14th century to influenza in the 20th century,...

Hank talks about the issues of rising global population.

Pupil outcome: I can use a geographic information system (GIS) to investigate population data and alayse world popluation distribution. Key learning points: - A GIS allows us to store and display data on a digital map. - A GIS can be...

“The Population Puzzle” examines the exponential increase of Earth’s population, as well as the complications and concerns that have resulted from that increase.

Partners in Health CEO Sheila Davis and Tulio de Oliveira, director of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation at Stellenbosch University, discuss global vaccine distribution and what should be done now to prepare for the next...

Around 74,000 years ago, a volcano called Toba in Sumatra exploded, and some scientists think it had a serious impact on the human population and some...don't.