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Where Do We Grow from Here? Lesson PlanWhere Do We Grow from Here? Lesson Plan
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Population Connection
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9th - Higher Ed
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Where Do We Grow from Here?

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This Where Do We Grow from Here? lesson plan also includes:
  • World Population
  • Population Projection Cards
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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 future of world populations, engage in a hands-on activity, and participate in class discussion to better understand the magnitude of the topic.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

global population, human population, human geography, world geography, overpopulation, population data, population growth, population trends, the united nations

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Differentiate for English learners by providing notes from the discussion questions

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires five paper plates and counting cards for materials
  • Mandates that pupils have Internet-connected devices for part three

Pros

  • Gives answers to provided discussion questions
  • Builds skills in analyzing and using data to come to an educated conclusion

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.7

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