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POPULATION


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Geography ClassWarm up

Look at the Worlds Population

distribution map and complete

the table beside:

Areas of high popul.Examples

River Valleys

Fertile lowland

plains

Natural Resources

Coastal PlainsUrban areas

Temperate Climates

Areas of low popul. Examples

Extreme Climates Antarctica

Sahara

High altitudes Andes

Himalayas

Atlas Mts


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Geography ClassWarm up


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Geography class: Lesson

Population density is ameasurement of people per KM2.

Activity 1

Calculate the Spanish populationdensity according to the data given.

Activity 2

According to the coropleth map, what isthe population density of Ireland?What countries have a lowpopulation density (less than 9)?

Activity 3Copy this map showing the Worlds

Population density and explain thereasons for this unequal distribution.

Country Surface

KM2

Population

2006Spain 504500 44708964


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Geography class. Lesson

The Worlds Population is growing veryrapidly.

Activity:Look at the graph showing the worlds population

growing and describe it using the words given:Fall/ raise Slow down Billion

Steady/stabilise Remain DrasticPeak Deplete Growth

The world populationis the totalnumberof livinghumanson Earthat a given time. As of July2008, the world's populationis estimated to be

just over 6.684 billion. In line with populationprojections, this figure continues to growatrates that were unprecedented before the 20thcentury, although the rate of increase hasalmost halved since its peak of 2.2 percent peryear, which was reached in 1963. The world's

population, on its current growth trajectory, isexpected to reach nearly 9 billion by the year2042.

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Human_population


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Geography class Lesson

Population growth is the result of the

balance between birth rate, death rate

and migration.

Activity 1

Define the concepts above

Activity 2

Calculate birth rate, death rate and natural

decrease or increase of Spain according to

the data given in the chart below:

Activity 3

What would happen to the worlds population ifthe death rate were higher than the birthrate?

Factors affecting birth rate and deathrate.

Activity

Why was there a population explosion after1950?

Population 2006 44708964

Number of babies born 466371

Number of deceased 387355


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Geography Class: Lesson

Population cycle

The Demographic Transition Modeldescribes population growth.

Activity 1

Describe and interpret this graph

Activity 2

Why is the population of Spain and U.K.falling?

Population Policies. Governments playa role in controlling population.

India and China Population growth. Wouldproviding free contraception lower thebirth rate in India?

Why do governments need population

policies?Why did the Chinese government

introduce a one-child policy? Explainhow the Chinese government tries toensure couples only have one child.What is your opinion about what theyhave done?


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Geography/English Classes:Pyramids show population structure

Activity: Contrast the population structures of Brazil and Germany.

Example: The percentage of aged people is higher in Germany than in Brazil.


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Geography ClassDemographic terms used to describe population: Infant mortality rate, life

expectancy, economically active, dependants!

Activity: Complete the following chart with adjectives.

LEDCs(Less economicallydeveloped countries) Poor

countries

MEDs(More economicallydeveloped countries) Rich countries

BIRTH RATE

DEATH RATE

INFANT MORTALITY RATE

LIFE EXPECTANCY

PROPORTION WHO AREECONOMICALLY ACTIVE

NUMBER OF DEPENDANTS


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Geography Class: Migrations


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GEOGRAPHY CLASS

There are three types of migration: International migration, Regional

migration and local migration. Migration happens because of push

and pull factors

Activity

Define the following concepts: International migrations, Economicmigrants, Brain drain, rural-urban migration, conter-urbanisation,

commuting, refugees.


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Geography/English classes:

debate (speaking)


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GEOGRAPHY CLASS

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

LOSING COUNTRY

Reduce pressure on services ____

Reduce population pressure _____Loos of well-educated people ____

Unbalanced age/sex population

structure____RECEIVING

COUNTRY

Potential labour force ______

Richer ethnic mix of people ___

Competitions for jobs between localand immigrants ______

Ethnic Tension _____

Migrant Improve job prospect and standardof living _____Prospect of better education ___

Freedom from hazards ________

Problems getting a better job ___Cultural/linguistic difficulties ___

Hostility from local people ____

Isolation from family/friends___

ActivityLook at the diagram and classify the factors (E,S,P,EN standing forEconomic, Social, Political or Environmental factor).


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Focus on Diversity:

Reinforcement


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Assessment Activities

(Geography)1. What was the

approximate population

of the world in 1850?

2. By how many times hasthe worlds population

increased from 1850 to

2003?

3. Give one reason for the

very low populationgrowth before 1800.


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Assessment Activities (Geography)

Circle the Pyramid showing the developing country.

In Germany, what percentage of the population is between 10 and 19 years

of age?

What percentage of the population is aged 60 and over in United States

pyramid?

What percentage of population is aged 14 and under in Kenya?


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Bibliography

Web pages: CBBC NEWSROUND:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4310000/newsid_4314400/4314477.stm

CBBC NEWS ROUND

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4320000/newsid_4329500/4329525.stm

Textbooks: Arnell, Adam: Geography- Key Stage 3 Classbook. Letts Educational, London 2000.

GCSE Geography- The essential study guide AQA A. Coordination Grouppublications, 2004.

Geography and History 2. Santillana & Richmond publishing. Madrid, 2004.

Albet Mas, A. et al.: Demos, Ciencias Sociales, 3ESO. Vicens Vives, 2007.

Ashe, Liam and Mc Carthy, Kieran: New Geo Junior certificate Geography. Edco,Dublin 2004.

Campbell, James and Whelton, Ende: Revise Wise Geography Junior CertificateHigher Level. Edco, Dublin 2004.

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