Unit 2: Population and Migration
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Transcript of Unit 2: Population and Migration
Unit 3A: Population EQ 1: Are there too many people in the world? 2/7
Do you think there are too many people at Kenwood, in Chicago, in Illinois, in the US, in the world? Why?
Bell Ringer
Kenwood: 2000 (current) Chicago: 2,714,856 (2013) IL: 12,882,135 (2013) US: 319,153,756 (current) World: 7,201,105,830 (current) http://www.census.gov/popclock/
Population Statistics
Why do some places “feel” like there are too many people (space, resources)?
TPS
Each group will have one person give their reason for choosing their side and then pick someone from another group (a new person needs to speak each time)
Summarize the person’s point that went before you and respectfully make your point
You may switch groups if someone persuades you Practice discussion norms: eye contact, using
people’s names, academic language/sentence stems, respectful discourse, one person at a time, watch air time, focus on activity…not other distractions
Read the statements and move to one of the signs posted
The Earth can support seven billion people now and will be able to support any number of humans in the future.
In an effort to feed a population of seven billion, people in developed countries should reduce the amount of food they eat
Governments should be able make laws to limit the number of children that couples can have.
Even though I am only one person in seven billion, I still have a responsibility to keep the Earth healthy; what I do makes a difference.
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/specials/sitewide-redesign/ngm-7billion/
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/01/seven-billion/olson-photography
7 Billion-National GeographicCopy the chart below-write at least 3 facts from
video
Facts/evidence Interpretation/analysis
Use evidence from the video and activities: Do you think there are too many people in the world (or specific areas of the world)? Do you believe that the earth can support a growing population? Why/why not? What are some factors to consider when thinking about population growth and sustainability?
Reflection