Population Geography

What does population mean? The total number of persons inhabiting a country, city, or any district or area

Population Learning Objective - To identify what population means and the impact on the World.

What 3 questions would you like to answer from the graph. 1. Annotate (label) the graph with description of what has/is happening. 2. Now suggestion why you think it has happened. What 3 questions would you like to answer from the graph.

The World Population What is the World’s Population? Is the World’s population increasing or decreasing? Draw a cartoon to describe the change in the World’s population.

What does Population have to do with Geography?

What is the population of the USA? Research either on the Internet or through books: What is the population of the USA? Bring it in for next lesson Make sure you note when this figure was from & where you got the information from.

Population Learning Objective - To identify what population means and the impact on the World.

How many people live here?

The population of the United States is approximately 314.69 million. Census-Charts.com > Population > US Population, 1790-2000 Chart of US Population, 1790-2000 Description and comments U.S. Census Bureau Selected Historical Decennial Census Population and Housing Counts Population table (pdf) View in Table format                                                                                                               The population of the United States is approximately 314.69 million. US Census Bureau 11/12 The population of Florida in 2011 was 19,057,542, ranking 4th, . Marion County 332,529

Population Change Learning Objective To identify what natural change is and the factors that influence it.

Create your own image to explain the Natural change in Population

What influences Population? Birth Rate Death Rate The ratio of total live births to total population in a specified community or area over a specified period of time 2. The ratio of total deaths to total population in a specified community or area over a specified period of time 2.

What changes Birth and death rate? Does it increase or decrease the birth or death rate? How does it change it? Better Healthcare A terrible war Clean water is available More women working More healthy food is available Deadly disease spreads Birth control is provided

Think about the US’s population........ Do you think the population is increasing or decreasing? Media Reports might make you think it is increasing, but it actually is decreasing. Why do you think the US population is decreasing? Link your answer to the birth and death rate. (Remember to gain the higher levels you need to explain Why, How and use examples!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnipbr-SRKM

Do you think the population is increasing or decreasing??

Population Change Learning Objective To identify what natural change is and the factors that influence it.

Unscramble the Words E A T H D B R T H I P P L U O A T I O N H U N A M S

Population Density Learning Objective To learn why some places are densely populated while others are sparsely populated.

Why are some places really crowded and others not?

Population density = Number of people/Area(km2) What’s the density? Some areas of the world are more populated than others. We use population density as a measure of how many people live in a set area. Population density is measured in people per square kilometre (km2). Population density = Number of people/Area(km2) Photo credit: ©2008 JupiterImages Corporation India has a population of 1,103,371,000 and covers 3,287,263km2. The population density of India is 336.

Population density = Number of people / Area(km2) 111.90 is the population density of Florida. Population density = Number of people / Area(km2) What is the population density of Florida? The population is 19,057,542 Florida covers 170,305 kilometres squared.

High Density (densely populated) Low Density (Sparsely populated) Task Create 2 top trump cards for why countries or areas would be densely and sparsely populated.

Where would you prefer to live in a densely or sparsely populated place ? Why?

Homework http://www.worldometers.info/ Using the website above write down 5 of your favourite facts and tell me why you like it. For example. I like this fact because it shocks me how much logging occurs in the World as the rainforest is very important to the wildlife and humans.

Population Density Learning Objective To learn why some places are densely populated whilst others are sparsely populated.

Do the factors increase or decrease natural change? Lack of birth control/family planning Famine causing lots of people to die due to lack of food Parents wanting lots of children to help provide an income (such as working on farms) Disease (for example HIV/AIDS) causing lots of people to die. In many rural areas it can be the tradition to have lots of children Many young children die due to poor health care No education about the benefits of a smaller family War/Conflict Government policies which want to strengthen their population Drug use, alcoholism and sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) is blamed for this change in . Better health care Lack of resources Peaceful conditions within the country Government policies (such as the One Child Policy in ) A culture which means men have a high status for having lots of children Education about the benefits of a smaller family Do the factors increase or decrease natural change?

Population Distribution To investigate the population density of the US.

Density vs distribution Density figures only tell us how many people live in an area. To describe the way people are distributed around an area we need to talk about the population distribution. The population can be evenly spread. The population can also be clustered around one specific location. Alternatively, the population can be randomly distributed. Often, distribution of the population is affected by factors of physical and human geography.

Describing distribution When describing population distribution there are guidelines that should be followed. Describe the obvious pattern. Where do most people live? What areas are most populated? Give figures, if available, and locations. Using accurate figures helps support your description. Give any exceptions to the ‘obvious pattern’. Are there areas that do no fit in with the general population distribution? Photo credit: ©2008 http://www.swc.hu A choropleth map is a very accurate tool to use when describing population distribution.

Choropleth map Examples

Keywords

Describe the population distribution of the US Use HLGTA H – Highest L – Lowest GT – General Trend A - Anomaly 2000 U.S. population density within each county (by parish in Louisiana), in persons per sq. mile (lower 48 states only): Light to dark (yellow to blue): 1-4 (y), 5-9 (lt. green), 10-24 (teal), 25-49 (dk. teal), 50-99 (blue-green), 100-249 (blue), 250-66,995 (dark blue/purple).

Group Task For the Choropleth map state 3 facts about the pattern of population distribution in the US. To reach the higher levels include: Values e.g it is 2.5 – 6.3% Compass Directions Towns and Major cities (use an atlas to help you)

Odd One Out Notebook file

Population Distribution To investigate the population density of Britain.

In the World come up with 3 ... Densely Populated areas in the World Sparsely Populated areas in the World

World Population Density Learning Objectives -To explore areas in the world where there is a dense and sparse population density.

Reminder Population Density People are unevenly distributed around the world. The difference in distribution is measured by comparing population density - the number of people per square kilometre (km²). Population density is determined more by environmental factors which make an area more or less attractive to settlers than by economic development.

Reminder Population Distribution The way in which people are spread across a given area is known as population distribution. Patterns of population distribution tend to be uneven. For example, in the US there are more people living in Florida and California than Montana and Wyoming

World Population Density

World Population Density – by country Western Europe and Asia are densely populated North America, South America and Africa have a low population density Can be used for discussion purposes to encourage students to identify sparsely and densely populated regions and countries of the world. Links to the next activity – physical and human factors. Alternatively, students can write a description of the distribution of population at a global scale.

Out of every 100 persons added to the population in the coming decade, 97 will live in developing countries.

World Population Density Learning Objectives -To explore areas in the world where there is a dense and sparse population density.

What is the question ? From the Northwest to the Southeast Sparsely Uneven Densely How spread out people are across the Earth’s surface The number of people per km² in a country Answers are given when the left mouse button is pressed, students to give the correct question to each answer. Can refer back to the key questions at this point.

Overpopulation Learning Objective To consider what impacts overpopulation will have on the planet.

What does ‘Overpopulation’ mean? Overpopulation means there are too many people living in a certain area, which can create environmental and social problems.

Is Overpopulation good or bad for the Planet?

Are there any problems in the US due to overpopulation?

Homework

Overpopulation Learning Objective To consider what impacts overpopulation will have on the planet.

SAS Evaluation

Population Management Learning Objective To identify how one country has managed its population

What does ‘Overpopulation’ mean? Overpopulation means there are too many people living in a certain area, which can create environmental and social problems.

China’s One Child Policy http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/liu-xiao-di-and-the-single-child-policy/8001.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/liu-xiao-di-and-the-single-child-policy/8001.html http://www.vimeo.com/421461 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4OWJlyaHt0

Task – Overpopulation Management Write a news paper article informing other pupils what the One child policy is in China and whether it has been successful (Evaluation) Include facts, map, photos, quotes and your opinion !

5 W’s !!! What is the One Child Policy In China & Why is it in place ? Remember No more than 140 characters What is the One Child Policy In China & Why is it in place ? 5 W’s !!!

Population Management Learning Objective To identify how one country has managed its population

Hu Jintao The President of China What two questions would you ask the Chinese government about the One Child policy? Mr Jintao has 2 children !

Your Right or Governments Right? Would you follow it? Fair or Unfair?

Population Management Learning Objective To identify how one country has managed its population

Share your solutions with your group (teacher assigned). Do you agree with them? As a group decide the BEST Solution

Population Pyramids To explain what Population pyramids show us and how they may differ.

The Birth Rate , Death Rate and Life Expectancy all affect the population structure of a country.

What is this? What does it tell us about the population of a place?

What is a population pyramid? Population structure can be shown as a population pyramid. Features of a population pyramid. -Population is divided into 5 year age groups. -Population is divided into males and females. -The percentage/Number of each age /sex group is given.

What can we find out from PP’s?

How would the population pyramid look if it was a developing country (LEDC)?

As a group create 4 questions for another group on what we have learned on population

Match the key words with the definitions Is when there are relatively few people living in one area the balance in population needed with the number of available resources Sparsely populated Under/optimum population overpopulation Population density When the number of people living in an area exceeds the amount of resources needed for them The number of people living within a given area means the way or pattern in which people are spread across the world Population distribution

Migration To describe how migration can impact both negatively and positively on population.

Migration is the movement of people from one place to another It can be temporary, permanent, legal, illegal, internal and international http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/why-young-people-move-to-cities-in-south-africa/1482.html

Classroom Migration Desert Dense forest Coal is discovered Desk Door Smart Board Door Desk Desert Dense forest High mountains Coal is discovered

Classroom Migration River Desert Dense forest Coal is discovered Smart Board River Door Desk Desert Dense forest High mountains Coal is discovered Town grows bigger

Classroom Migration River Desert Trees cut down for farmland Smart Board River Door Desk Desert Trees cut down for farmland High mountains Fertile farmland Coal runs out Town grows bigger

Machines mean fewer workers are required Classroom Migration Smart Board River Door Desk Desert Soil erosion due to deforestation High mountains Machines mean fewer workers are required Coal runs out Town grows bigger

Classroom Migration River for hydroelectric power scheme Smart Board River Door Desk Area flooded for hydroelectric power scheme High mountains Oil is discovered in desert Machines mean fewer workers are required More jobs and opportunities in Town Coal runs out

Impacts on the Host Country The host country is the country where the migrant has moved TO. Positives Negatives

The departing country is the country where the migrant has moved FROM. Positives Negatives

H O S T Positives Negatives Positives Negatives DEPARTING

If you were the Prime Minister, What would your Immigration policy be?

Migration To describe how migration can impact both negatively and positively on population.

What would be the main push or pull factors in the following situations…? Migrant from Poland Conflict in Iraq

Migration Case Study Mexico to the USA To investigate a case study of migration to highlight why and how people migrate. -state and explain one reason why Mexicans are migrating to the USA. -describe how Mexicans cross the border and the problems they may face. -evaluate the effectiveness of the USA Border patrol.

What do you think is happening in this picture? Discuss in pairs and then write down 5 questions you would like to know about it

-The border's total length is 3,169 km (1,969 miles) -It is the most frequently crossed international border in the world, with approximately three hundred fifty million (350,000,000) crossings per year.

Which side is the USA?

400 immigrants a year die trying to cross the Mexican border

Two Mexicans have been caught and put in a cell… I wanted to go to the USA because… Two Mexicans have been caught and put in a cell… (include good points about the USA) I wanted to leave Mexico because… (include bad points about Mexico)

Who are these men and what are they doing? Who is this man and what is he doing? What is he carrying? What is he carrying and why? Where is this?

http://www. bbc. co. uk/learningzone/clips/immigration-to-the-usa/5627 http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/immigration-to-the-usa/5627.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/illegal-border-crossings-from-mexico-to-the-usa/412.html

Migration Mexico to the USA Write a newspaper article on migration from Mexico to the United States. You need to include but not limited to the following ideas. You will be informing the community of the situation. state and explain one reason why Mexicans are migrating to the USA. -describe how Mexicans cross the border and the problems they may face. -evaluate the effectiveness of the USA Border patrol.