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A Demographically Divided World Lesson PlanA Demographically Divided World Lesson Plan
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Population Connection
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9th - Higher Ed
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Social Studies & History
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A Demographically Divided World

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This A Demographically Divided World lesson plan also includes:
  • World Population
  • Region Cards
  • Student Worksheet
  • Demographic Transition Model Graphic
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Did you know that birth and life rates vary across the world? The resource, the second in a six-part series, discusses just how demographics differ across countries and why it might be the case. Scholars complete worksheets, watch videos, and participate in class discussion to solidify the concept.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

human population, global population, population data, life expectancy, birth rates, death rates, human geography, world geography

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Present a documentary about life expectancy around the world as a complement to the resource
  • Consider reviewing world geography before beginning for context

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires access to devices with an Internet connection

Pros

  • Includes an extension activity and an assessment to test for comprehension
  • Builds skills with analyzing graphs and other useful data

Cons


Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.2

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