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Effects of Urban Growth

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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 conduct research. And, finally, groups present their findings.

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population trends, population, urban development

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community growth, effect of population growth, population trends, urban growth, social studies
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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3 days
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