GR. 9 GEOGRAPHY (APPLIED)CGC1PUnit 3:

Changing PopulationsGet to Mississippi Mills…

STAT!

Canadian War Museum

Why study a community’s population?

Who uses this information? Government officials:

Plan services such as roads, hospitals, recreational facilities

Businesses Plan location of new stores

Social services Determine need for daycares, shelters, retirement homes

Educators New schools and programs

Media Choose news programs, target commercials to audiences

But what about...YOU?

You too can make a difference in your community...

But HOW?How can understanding the population

distribution of Mississippi Mills help YOU to create a stronger community?

Review

Remember: Where do we find population statistics? What are some different “characteristics” that are

surveyed?

Where can you find Census information? Go directly to

http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/index-eng.cfm

Go to Ms. Douwes’ Weebly (unit 3) to link directly to census information

Let’s Investigate

According to the 2011 Census, what are some important national trends? View brief Statistics Canada – National Trends videos: On a piece of paper:

Title: 2011 Census National Trends 4 Subtitles (with room in between each):

Population Trends Age & Gender Trends Family Trends Language Trends

Fill in 2 trends for each of the above subtitles

National Population Trends

What population trends can we identify in Canada?

AGE & GENDER TRENDS in CANADA

What age & gender trends can we identify in Canada?

National Family Trends

What trends can we identify around FAMILIES in Canada?

National Language Trends

What trends can we identify around LANGUAGE in Canada?

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How can we anticipate that Mississippi Mills’ trends will compare with Canada’s? In your groups, discuss the 4 categories identified by the

census, and consider how Mississippi Mills might compare (5 mins). Population Age & Sex (Gender) Family Language

Now let’s compare...look at 2011 Census Data Table In your groups, make note of any significant differences at

the bottom of the table

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Population Pyramids: Geographers use population pyramids to learn more

about a population and what services that group may need in the future. They also use population pyramids to help compare the populations of different countries.

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http://www.med.uottawa.ca/sim/data/Vital_Stats_e.htm

Your Turn

Create a Population Pyramid to highlight the age characteristics of Mississippi Mills vs. Canada.1. On graph paper, draw two lines in the middle to make upside-

down T

2. Label age groups in between the vertical lines, from 0-4 years up to 85+ years (you will need 17 rows)

3. Label the horizontal lines (beginning at 0 in the middle and moving out in increments of 5)

4. Label the left horizontal line Mississippi Mills; label the right horizontal line Canada

5. Fill in the chart using the data from the table provided

6. Colour & title your pyramid (Populations of Mississippi Mills & Canada by Age, 2011)

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What can we conclude about the age distribution of Mississippi Mills, given our population pyramids?

Brainstorming Activity

Group ActivityUse “placemats” to consider how Almonte

is/or could be meeting needs of aging population

8-10 minutes – individually – brainstorm as many responses as you can to the question: how could Almonte meet the needs of its aging population? Think of services, businesses, recreational activities

etc.5 minutes – as a group – create a Top 5 ListNow, check off those things that you believe

Mississippi Mills is doing already

Brainstorming Activity con’t.

Ok...but if we focus solely on our aging population, who are we not supporting? (Think in terms of pros & cons)

Brainstorming Activity

Group ActivityUse “placemats” to consider how Mississippi

Mills could better meet the needs of its youth8-10 minutes – individually – brainstorm as

many responses as you can to the question: how could the town of Mississippi Mills better meet the needs of its youth? Think of services, businesses, recreational activities etc.

5 minutes – as a group – create a Top 5 List We will present these ideas to the our council

representative

Bringing it all together...

Your task: Draft an email (or an alternative communication

piece) to our mayor outlining the following:* Trends in population distribution in Mississippi Mills How Mississippi Mills is meeting the needs of its aging

population How Mississippi Mills could better serve the needs of its

youth Due date: Friday November 29 * you may also choose to create an audio or video file

that shares the same information