1. Making Population Real - Overview Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities A lesson plan from “Making Population Real” by the Population Reference Bureau Supported by the World Population Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation

2. Agenda 1. Introduce the Population Reference Bureau 2. Overview of Making Population Real, free on- line curricula 3. Experience hands-on activities from the curricula to gain familiarity with:  Structure and flow  Tools used (e.g. various types of charts, graphs, and data sheets)  Major themes and issues addressed

3. Population Reference Bureau Informs people around the world about population, health, and the environment, and empowers them to use that information to advance the well-being of current and future generations. Analyzes demographic data and research to provide objective, accurate, and up-to-date population information in a format that is easily understood by educators, journalists, and decision makers alike.

4. Focus of PRB Work “Core themes" Reproductive Health and Fertility Children and Families Population and the Environment Population Futures  Aging  Inequality and Poverty  Migration and Urbanization  Gender

5. Making Population Real Curricula and Materials Free, on-line modules utilize up-to-date real- world data and articles from a variety of web- based resources, including: United Nations (UNICEF, UNHCR, WHO, etc.) U.S. Census Bureau National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration PRB research and publications www.prb.org/educators

7. Collaboration Lead author Martha B. Sharma: Taught geography for 21 years in Washington, DC. 1995-2005 on AP Human Geography Course Development Task Force, and Test Development Committee. 2005 President of National Council for Geographic Education.

8. Making Population Real Lesson Plans Population Fundamentals – Building a Foundation Populations in the Path of Natural Hazards The Demographic Transition – A Contemporary Look at a Classic Model HIV/AIDS and Contemporary Population Dynamics Population Policy – Progress Since Cairo People on the Move Global Migration Patterns

9. Geography Standards Each module addresses one or more Advanced Placement Human Geography Standards from Unit II– Population Unit. www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/humangeo/topics.html?humangeo#population AP and the Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board which was not involved in the production of these lesson plans.

10. Making Population Real Materials All materials are provided free on-line*, including reference works from PRB:  2006 World Population Data Sheet  Population Handbook  Population Bulletins (Select Issues by Topic) * Print copies of PRB materials are also available for nominal charge.

11. PRB Materials Used in “Making Populations Real”: World Population Data Sheet Annual Publication Provides current summary population data in 21 categories for over 200 countries. Also offers global snapshot of key topical data, such as:  HIV/AIDS rates  Teen pregnancy rates  Gains in life expectancy

12. PRB Materials Used in “Making Populations Real”: Population Handbook The Population Handbook (5 th Edition) is a quick guide to population dynamics for teachers, students, and journalists. It explains how to calculate and use major rates, ratios, and other measures—from birth rates to dependency ratios—and includes tips on interpreting population data.

13. Making Population Real Recipient of the 2006 Geographic Excellence in Media Award National Council for Geographic Education