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China's Population Growth

For Teachers 7th
Learners collect data from China's population growth and determine the mean, median, and mode from the data. In this data lesson plan, pupils determine probabilities and use them to make predictions.
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Population Connection

The Carbon Crunch

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Carbon is in the air; should we care? Teach the class why it is important to pay attention to carbon levels and how the world population and various countries across the globe affect the carbon levels in the atmosphere. High schoolers...
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The Correlation Between Human Population Growth and Dwindling Natural Resources

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders predict human population growth.  In this lesson, 8th graders discuss the length of time needed to double the human population, work in groups to chart population growth and predict population growth in the...
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Modeling Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect data on population growth. In this statistics lesson, students graph their data and make predictions. They find the linear regression and the best fit line.
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Where Do We Grow from Here?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Did you know that the population is expected to grow to 11 billion by 2100? The resource serves final installment in a six-part series on the global population and its effects. Scholars interpret data from the United Nations about the...
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Differential Equations and Population Growth Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers calculate the size of the population at a given time, for a population that grows at a rate that is directly proportional to the number of members present in the population. They also calculate the time at which the...
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Our Population and Its Impact on the Planet

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore environmental problems due to the growing worldwide human population and examine the growth rate. They also discuss possible ways to stabilize population growth and increase sustainable development.
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School Forest

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of biodiversity.  In this biodiversity lesson, 6th graders discover a variety of planets and animals that live in forests, and how a rotting log benefits that environment.  Students also locate...
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Video on Exponential Growth

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students watch a video on exponential growth and discuss the different graphs. In this calculus lesson, students analyze graphs using examples from the fish population, human population and investments. They discuss compounding interest...
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American Statistical Association

Scatter It! (Predict Billy’s Height)

For Teachers 8th Standards
How do doctors predict a child's future height? Scholars use one case study to determine the height of a child two years into the future. They graph the given data, determine the line of best fit, and use that to estimate the height in...
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Growing Stages of a Rice Plant

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders make a chart to compare the growth of a wheat plant verses the growth of a rice plant. In this planting lesson plan, 3rd graders study the growth of the 2 plants and show the similarities and differences.
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How Much Is Too Much?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars examine population growth and collect data. In this statistics instructional activity, students create a scatter plot to represent the different species found in the water and are being harvested. They graph their data and...
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See Turtles Nest! See Turtles Hatch!

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students graph data of sea turtles hatching rates from Watamu/Malindi Marine National Park and Reserve in Kenya.  In this math lesson, students use real life science data to calculate mean and median values. Students use...
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Oodles of Poodles

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve equations by graphing. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between functions and relations. They use the TI to graph their equation and analyze the graph.
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Carrying Capacity of Ecosystems

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students define population and carrying. In this algebra lesson, students explore exponential growth and decay based on animals and things that grow or decrease exponentially. They graph their findings and discuss their results as they...
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Growing up in Las Vegas; Memories of Childhood in the Neon City

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the history of Las Vegas through conducting interviews.  In this oral history instructional activity, students locate and speak with older residents of Las Vegas in order to gain a better understanding of...
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Rainfall Mapping

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore rainfall and habitats. In this rainfall instructional activity, students explore the relationships among rainfall, vegetation, and animal habitats. Resources are provided.
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Get the Picture?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners explore the movement to design low-cost solutions for the world's population and create a graph to represent the information. For this design and graphing lesson, students review the concepts of graphing and visit the...
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Fibonacci Patterns

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners solve problems using the Fibonacci Patterns. In this geometry lesson, students trackthe growing rate of a rabbit population. They collect the data and graph their results. They make predictions based on their results.
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Using Inequalities to Problem Solve

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners explore inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.  Learners use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
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Multiplication and Exponents

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write values as both standard and exponential forms. In this exponential form lesson, students solve multiplication of exponents problems. Both application and drill and practice formats are presented.
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Traveling for Water

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore global water contamination and water shortage problems. In this geography/ecology instructional activity, students gain information about the lack of safe drinking water in many countries. Students read, use websites,...
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Celebrating the Fourth of July!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners model projectile motion algebraically and graphically; and make predictions based on the quadratic algebraic model.
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Council for Economic Education

China - Where Will They Fit in the World Economy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach scholars why China is so crucial to global economics through an informative resource. Activities include using databases to search for information, watching a video or listening to a podcast, and reading about China's economy as a...