1. Population Change in SE Michigan
Teacher led activity

2. Calculate the percent of change for each division using the worksheet provided
Accurately record the percentage into chart.
Choose five colors to use for your map. One for each of the following
More than 10% increase
5 to 10% increase
0 to 5% increase
0 to 5% decrease
More than 5% decrease
Color the percent of growth box the appropriate color
Determine whether or not the largest urban center has grown or decreased in population
If is has grown circle the recent population
If it has decreased circle the oldest population.
Hint: Circle the biggest number!
Directions

3. Next Steps On the map of Write a title
Be specific and be sure to include dates
Create a key that shows
Percent of growth categories and colors
Symbols for Urban centers growth or decrease
Color and label each division of the map accurately (include the percentage of growth)
Find and label each city accurately (use correct symbol)
Next Steps