1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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| hunter-gatherer lifestyle, agricultural revolution, developed country,
developing country, demographic transition. |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.Discuss ways in which human population growth has created problems
for the world.
2.Problem solve ways to control population growth or to meet it's
future needs.
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4. Objectives-
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1.Students will be able to discuss problems caused by human population
increases.
2.Students will be able to relate the history of the human population.
3.Students will be able to compare and contrast population growth
between continents and future changes caused by this. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| Textbook, Smartboard, PC computer, video, YouTube |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1.Discussion on human population growth and how it will likely be
the biggest social issue within their lifetime.
2.Video presentation of probably changes within the human population
and ramifications.
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B. Development-
1.Discussion of human population growth and problems.
2.Video documentary over human population growth and the issues related
to it.
3.Problem solving discussion on how we can meet the needs of future
generations.
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C. Practice-
1.Discussion over environmental issues caused by human overpopulation.
2.Discussion over social issues caused by human overpopulation. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1.Opinion report concerning the students opinion over seriousness
of human population growth.
2.Note taking activity and discussion over problems and solutions
associated with overpopulation
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1.Extra time as needed.
2.One on one help as needed.
3.Peer tutoring if helpful. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
Group discussion. Pros and cons debate concerning social and environmental
issues as it relates to overpopulation.
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G. Closure-
1.Demonstrate examples of population growth and how problems are
often related to overpopulation
2.Provide examples of how countries have tried to control population
growth.
3.Provide examples of how future generations need to prepare for a
changing world due to overpopulation. |
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7. Evaluation-
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1.Overpopulation paper.
2.Chapter Test. |
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