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Trans Pacific Project: Transpacific Migrations
What an incredible resource that looks at Transpacific migrations peopling the Western Hemisphere, the Pacific islands, and the Chinese diaspora. Included is information about genetic research that traces DNA patterns across the world....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Population Growth Patterns
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What does population growth mean? You can probably guess that it means the number of individuals in a population is increasing. The population growth rate tells you...
Migration Policy Institute
Migration Policy Institute: Settlement Patterns of the Foreign Born
Complete analysis of the settlement patterns of the foreign born based upon the 2000 Census information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: Unit: 600 1450 Regional & Interregional Interaction
The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...
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,...
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Center for the Study of the First Americans
This institute attempts to provide answers to the questions: when did the first people enter the Americas, who were the first immigrants, where did they come from, and how did they get here?
United Nations
United Nations: Cyber School Bus: What Makes Cities Grow?
This unit explores the factors that influence the growth of cities. Read more to understand the patterns of migration and settlement in cities.
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Population
Population directly effects our everyday lives in many ways. Explore the effects of population by learning about population density, population distribution, and population change.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: African American Population Shifts
After completing this mini-unit, students will understand some of the economic, educational, and lifestyle reasons why African Americans have moved from one place in the United States to another.