The total world population is predicted to pass 8 billion by 2025, which is less than 10 years from now. The video focuses on human population growth and the impact it has had and is having on our planet and other populations. It includes discussions of carrying capacity, limiting factors, ecological footprints, and the eventual decline that must happen. 

Concepts

ecology, human population, exponential growth, carrying capacity, limiting factors, ecological footprints, world cultures

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Video best fits as an introduction to human population growth

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware the YouTube comments are not monitored and are open to the public
• Video is the third in a series of 12

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Engaging video is well researched and factual
• Works well in a flipped or traditional classroom, adding flexibility to your planning

Cons

• None