Directions for Constructing Population Pyramids in Microsoft Excel go to: www.prb.org Population Pyramids in Excel 1

Download the Pyramids (Excel) Print out this Direction Page 1

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Open up a Microsoft Excel Workbook and fill in the following… Type in the statistics from the Census Bureau for Males and Females Type in the total population 1

***The statistics for Males will all be negative numbers. Click in B2 and type in the formula Move the mouse to the bottom right corner of B2 and when the + appears drag the box down to B19 ***The statistics for Males will all be negative numbers. 1

Click in C2 and type in the formula Move the mouse to the bottom right corner of C2 and when the + appears drag the box down to C19 1

Go to Insert and select “Chart...” Highlight Go to Insert and select “Chart...” 1

“Custom Types” “User-defined” “Population Pyramid” “Finish” Click on: “Custom Types” “User-defined” “Population Pyramid” “Finish” 1

Type in the location for the population pyramid. 1

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Population Pyramids in a Metropolitan Area Memphis / Shelby Co Population Pyramids in a Metropolitan Area Memphis / Shelby Co. Tennessee 1

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A. Germantown - wealthy suburban area Helpful Hints… A. Germantown - wealthy suburban area B. Bartlett - older middle class suburban area C. East Memphis - one of the older wealthiest residential areas D. Downtown Memphis - few families, correctional center E. University of Memphis - residential area with large numbers of university students F. South Memphis - one of the poorest areas in Memphis 1

Germantown - wealthy suburban area: There are very few people in their 20’s living in this region. The reason for this is that this zip code has very high residential housing costs. The people who live here usually move into the zip code so that their children (ages 5-18) can attend the public schools in Germantown. The reason there are so few people over the age of 60-65 is that people will move out of this area and retire in other more desirable areas. Bartlett - older suburban area: This area is a well established zip code where many people have raised their families and plan on retiring in the area as well. As a result the schools were much larger in the 1980’s and 90’s. In fact the schools in the area have had to surplus some of their teachers to areas in the county where growth is higher. East Memphis - one of the older wealthiest residential areas: This is one of the most sought-after areas in Memphis in which to live. It is also an area with retirement facilities, which usually have more women than men (since women do have a higher life expectancy than men). Downtown Memphis - few families, correctional center: The downtown zip code is not the most desirable area in which to raise a family. There are few schools, parks, or facilities that cater to children, and the overall environment is not “child friendly.” It is an area that is better suited for young professionals. This area also has a prison at 201 Poplar Avenue. Most people in Memphis would know that if you say “201 Poplar” you are talking about the jail in downtown. University of Memphis - residential area with large numbers of university students: The University of Memphis has many students who commute to campus and do not live near the university. However, there are enough student living on and near campus for it to show up on the population pyramid. South Memphis - one of the poorest areas in Memphis: This zip code in Memphis has a per capita income (1999 dollars) of $13,798. The median values of a home is only $68,900. Only 10.5% of the population has a Bachelors degree or higher. As a result of the poverty and lack of education, the life expectancy is lower and the birth rate is higher.

Answers 1. E 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. F 6. C 1

Zip Code Assignment Each student will be given three zip codes for a specific Metropolitan Area. A population pyramid will be created in Excel for each of the three zip codes. A PowerPoint Analysis Presentation will be created for one the three zip codes.

Analysis and Evaluation for the Metropolitan Area With the population pyramids displayed on the wall discuss the differences between the population pyramids in different areas of the county. Why are there differences? Where in the county is it wealthy? Poor? Where in the county is the population the youngest? Oldest? How do the suburbs differ from the inner city? 1

Example for Shelby County, TN 1

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Student Handout with Questions 1

Population Pyramids Analysis 1. Is Arlington and Bolton: Increasing or Decreasing? Why? 2. Is Bartlett : Increasing or Decreasing? Why? 3. Sketch a Suburban Population Pyramid, e.g., Houston High, Cordova, Collierville) 4. Nashville : Increasing or Decreasing? Why? 5. Memphis compared to Nashville: What is the biggest difference? 6. Compare and contrast the regions of Memphis: a. North Memphis b. South Memphis c. North Memphis and Shelby County d. East Memphis e. East Memphis (University of Memphis area) 7. Which region of Memphis is probably the wealthiest? the poorest? 8. Why does Knoxville look different from Nashville and Chattanooga? 9. Why does downtown Memphis have so many more men? 10. Why does downtown Memphis have so few children? 11. Why are birthrates so high in Cordova? so low in Eads / East Shelby County? 12. Why are birthrates so low in East Memphis? 13. Compare the following graphs: a. Millington and Bartlett b. West Memphis and Olive Branch, MS c. Southwind and Bartlett 14. Explain the Townsend population pyramid. 15. Explain the Loretto, TN population pyramid 1

PowerPoint Analysis Handout, Web Sites, & Example

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Student Created PowerPoint for a specific Zip Code Information for each slide… 1- Introduction slide 2- Map 3- Population Pyramid 4- Table Showing Statistics 5-8- Pictures and Maps of the area (This is the minimum, more slides can be used.) 9- Conclusion slide 10- Source slide 1

www.usnaviguide.com 1

www.brainyzip.com 1

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Census Bureau Median Household Income In 1999 1

city-data.com 1

Germantown, Tennessee 1

city-data.com Germantown, TN 1

city-data.com Occupations in Germantown, TN 1

city-data.com Comparing Median Household Income in Germantown, Bartlett, and Memphis 1

Using Google Earth or Yahoo Maps 1

Yahoo Maps or Google Earth Find the location you wish to take a screen shot in Yahoo Maps or Google Earth. Screen Shot Directions: Full Screen PDF: Hold down: Shift + Apple + 3. Select a specific part of the screen: Hold down: Shift + Apple + 4. The screen shot will be saved as Picture1.pdf on the desktop. When you are ready to insert the pdf into your PowerPoint, drag the pdf from the desktop to your powerpoint document. 1

Screen Shot for Houston High School 1

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The Census Bureau Web Site City-Data.Com Web Site Google Earth Sources The Census Bureau Web Site City-Data.Com Web Site Google Earth Population Reference Bureau USPS Zip Code- www.usnaviguide.com 10 1