2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 1. Objective (READ) SWBAT explain how SE Asian countries are confronting their population problems. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) A. What are the negative effects of China’s economic rise? B. If you were the President and the US had an overpopulation problem, what would you do?

Communism – North Korea Table of Contents Date Title Lesson # 4/9 Communism – North Korea 80 4/12 Isolation 81 4/13 Communism – China 82 4/14 Review 83 4/16 Population Problems 84 1. Create a new page called Population Problems

Population Growth in East and Southeast Asia

Warm-up part 2: Why is overpopulation negative? READ ONLY Warm-up part 2: Why is overpopulation negative?

Country Population Problem Their Plan China Japan Singapore COPY THIS CHART Country Population Problem Their Plan China Japan Singapore

China - Overpopulation

China’s Problem - Overpopulation

Country Population Problem Their Plan China Japan Singapore COPY THIS CHART Country Population Problem Their Plan China Japan Singapore Overpopulation 8

China’s Plan – One Child Policy The Chinese government acted forcefully to reduce the number of children in China. 1. One child policy Urban families can have one child Rural families can have two

Directions: One Child Policy is enacted in 1979. Check out it’s initial effects. 2. Free Market System (industrialization) also reduced birthrates. China 2000 Population- 1,321,851,888 (est. July 2007)

3. If you follow: A. Pension – money and lower taxes B. Free education, better housing, lower health care

4. If you don’t follow: A. Fines – government takes fines out of your paycheck. B. Job Discrimination – people are denied job promotions and raises

Clip – Effects of China’s One Child Policy Create a list of the positive and negative effects of China’s One Child Policy. POSITIVE EFFECTS NEGATIVE EFFECTS

Do a good job in family planning to promote economic development - One Child Policy helped China increase its economic growth

SWBAT explain the effects of a shrinking population. 1. Objective (READ) SWBAT explain the effects of a shrinking population. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) A. How does China address it’s overpopulation problem? B. Do you think China’s family planning policies are a good idea? Explain why or why not?

Communism – North Korea Table of Contents Date Title Lesson # 4/9 Communism – North Korea 80 4/12 Isolation 81 4/13 Communism – China 82 4/14 Review 83 4/16 Population Problems 84 1. Create a new page called Population Problems

Country Population Problem Their Plan China FRIDAY’s Notes Japan COPY THIS CHART Country Population Problem Their Plan China FRIDAY’s Notes Japan (Start here today) Singapore 17

JAPAN = Graying Population, population is shrinking COPY

Japan 2000 Population-127,433,494 (est. July, 2007)

Japan’s Problem = population growth rate has sharply declined. As a result of healthier diets and lifestyles, Japanese live longer than most of the world's people. This fact, combined with the trend towards families having fewer children means that Japan is "graying." By 2020, as the chart to the right shows, over one quarter of Japanese will be over age 65. Japan’s Problem = population growth rate has sharply declined.

1. Why?? A. Japan is a developed economy – high GDP, industrialized, very little agriculture. COPY 21

2. Strategies: Angel Plan (1994) A. Free health care until the child enters school B. Women receive $5,000 dollars for having their fourth child COPY

Other Strategies Clip Questions: 1. Why would the Japanese invest money in the development of robotics? 2. How could this technology be used in other ways? Part 2

SWBAT explain how Singapore attempts to increase its population. 1. Objective (READ) SWBAT explain how Singapore attempts to increase its population. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) A. What are the negative effects of a decreasing population? B. If you were the President and the US had a graying population problem, what would you do?

Communism – North Korea Table of Contents Date Title Lesson # 4/9 Communism – North Korea 80 4/12 Isolation 81 4/13 Communism – China 82 4/14 Review 83 4/16 Population Problems 84 1. Create a new page called Population Problems

Country Population Problem Their Plan China FRIDAY’s Notes Japan COPY THIS CHART Country Population Problem Their Plan China FRIDAY’s Notes Japan MONDAY’s Notes Singapore (Start here today) 26

SINGAPORE’s Problem = Graying Population

Problem: Singapore 2000 - The birthrate in Singapore is extremely low Population-4,553,009 (est. July, 2007) COPY

Why? - Singapore is a tiny urban island with heavy industry - No farming  imports all food

Singapore’s Plan Government programs to increase the birthrate. 1. Programs that encourage marriage 2. Provide tips on dating, how to act in a relationship Marriage Prep Quiz COPY

Conclusion Questions - L 1. How does a country’s level of economic development contribute to their population? 2. What effect will a graying (shrinking) population have on a nation’s economy? 3. What type of products will be needed in a country with a shrinking population?

Conclusion Questions - H 1. What effect will a graying (shrinking) population have on a nation’s economy? 2. What type of products will be needed in an economy with a shrinking population? What type of businesses should you invest in if your nation has a shrinking population? 3. How will a shrinking population effect income tax rates? 4. If you were the President of Japan what are two policies you would make that would address the problems of a shrinking population?

Propaganda Posters Create a poster convincing the citizens of China, Singapore, and Japan to follow their government’s plan for fixing their population problems. Each section must include… Include 1 Slogan (Headline)picture Include 1 Picture Include 1 Caption summarizing the government’s plan. Help  Include the incentives they provide and the consequences if you don’t follow the policy

Posters Template Headline: Picture Caption: You need one of these for each country

Newscasts – K Write a script for a newscast discussing China, Singapore, and Japan’s attempts to address their population problems. Your script must include the following: Introduction of each problem Explanation of why the problems exist The government’s strategies to fix the problem Your critique of each government’s plan: Will it work? Explain why or why not.

Closure – Exit Ticket Compare and contrast how various countries (Singapore, China) deal with their population issues. Which country has the best plan to meet their needs? Explain why. Which country has the worst plan? Explain why.

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