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Meeting Human Needs Lesson PlanMeeting Human Needs Lesson Plan
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Population Connection
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9th - Higher Ed
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Meeting Human Needs

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How to meet the needs of people around the globe—a question many ask. The fifth in a six-part series about human population and its effects on the globe, the eye-opening lesson includes discussion, a homework activity, and an in-class activity. All of these different exercises lead to a better understanding of the varying needs around the world. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

cause and effect, human population, global population, human needs, human geography, world geography, local agriculture, civil society

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign a longer presentation time for groups and ensure each individual gets to speak
  • Create a reflection activity for learners to fill out after each presentation

Classroom Considerations

  • Suggests visiting two websites, but the resource does not make it mandatory

Pros

  • Builds public speaking skills
  • Encourages critical and creative thinking while engaging in debate

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4

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