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LE2- Unit 2- Population growth and factors impacting it
Learning experience description
Learning objective-
Recognize where and when population has changed over the
past 2,000 years. (Orientation in space and time)
Identify changes that allowed population to increase/decrease
at certain points in history.
Inquiry Question- what are the factors leading to changes in population
over time?
Entry Ticket- Recall the factors affecting population of a region from
yesterday's class. Can you list some?
This task will help you to understand that the rate of population growth
over time has not been constant because of factors that influence where,
when, and why population size changes.
Asynchronous Engagement-
Task instructions- In this task, you will watch the World Population video to
see a graphic simulation of human population growth over time and
answer questions about why population size has changed, where these
changes occurred, and what factors may have contributed to these changes.
The task details are explained as follows-
step 1--Understand the idea-
Human population growth has not been consistent over time. In the year 1
A.D., there were approximately 170 million people - We didn’t reach one
billion people until 1804. - In the year 2018, world population approximately
reached 7.6 billion which increased to 8 billion on 15th November 2022. It
continues to increase.
Step 2- Watch the film/graphic simulation as a class on World Population.
Your teacher will help you navigate through the simulation.
Video-World Population | An Interactive Experience - World Population
(worldpopulationhistory.org)
Exit Ticket- On Sticky notes, list down any factor over time that has
impacted the population size.
Homework in notebook- Read factors impacting Population change- The
main causes of a change in population size - Internet Geography
Step 2- Watch the film/graphic simulation as a class on World Population.
Your teacher will help you navigate through the simulation.
ask 1-- 20 mins- Synchronous lesson- NANO lesson by teacher on concept
of Population Growth.
Lesson is taken using the website - World Population Growth - Our World in Data
Steps to navigate-
Choose Population Growth Rate in metric bar. Then Select choice of any one
country/continent from the left bar to observe the trend in the population growth
rate. Population growth rate takes into account birth rate, death rate and
migration flows.
Sample image shown below-
An example of Population Growth rate trends in India and Japan can be seen below-
Now change the metric bar to – Natural population growth rate’. Natural population
growth rate only takes into account Birth and Death rate and excludes
Migration. Sample has been shown below.
Question to ponder-
1. What does this natural population growth rate show?
2. Does a fall in the trend line, indicate a fall in population or is the population still
growing?
Focus of today's nano lesson- Understanding the concept of population Growth rate
as the change in the population expressed as percentage. A fall in the population
growth rate doesn’t imply that the population is decreasing instead it means that
the population continues to increase but at lesser rate. This can be understood
using mathematical explanation as given below-
Source to be used- Read the first part of the article along with the inserted video on
Japan. Seven countries with big (and small) population problems - BBC News
Prompts-
1. The discussion of Stage 5 of DTM will be incomplete without looking at different
perspectives and its implications. To start the discussion, it is important to know the
characteristics of Stage 5, DTM, which are- falling DR- Falling BR even below the DR
which lead to fall in population or negative population growth rate.
2. To discuss the impact of Stage 5, one can look from perspectives of
different stakeholders like- Young population, Government, Retired Population, Migrant
workers etc. Also see the impacts and implications/ likely consequences of the stage 5
on them.
3. The implications of the country in stage 5 of DTM, can also be seen on different systems
within a country such as implications on government's Budget Planning, Population
Policy, Migration Policy etc. Implications can be seen as SEEP- Social, Economic,
Environmental, or Political.
4. If ed puzzle doesn't work, alternatively, Watch the video on you tube as a readiness to
next lesson.
5. Population pyramids: Powerful predictors of the future - Kim Preshoff - YouTube
Task 3- Formative assessment task on quick task toddle- Criteria D- 30 mins
Write down response to the question- 'Analyse population policy of Singapore'.
conduct research to gather evidence for your responses. Consider including the points above in
your answer.
Here's how you can apply the PEEL strategy to analyze population policies or trends:
Point: Start by introducing the specific aspect of the population policy or trend that you
want to analyze. This is the main idea you will be discussing in the paragraph. (For the
case of singapore, this will be Anti natal or Pro Natal Policies.
Evidence: Provide evidence from relevant sources to support the point you've made.
This could include data, statistics, quotes, or examples related to the population policy
or trend.
Explanation: Explain the significance of the evidence you've presented. How does it
relate to the point you're making? What insights does the evidence provide about the
policy's effectiveness, impact, or implications for population trends?
Link: Connect the analysis back to the broader context. Link the point you've discussed
to the overall theme of the essay or the specific goals of your analysis. You can also
use this part to transition to the next point you'll be discussing in the following
paragraph.
CHINA
Learning experience description
Learning Objective- Analyzing the population policy of China
Entry ticket- Identify the issue in the source below. (Recall what command
term- identify means)
Task- Analysing China’s Population Policy
(Analyzing population policy involves examining and evaluating the strategies,
measures, and actions implemented by governments or organizations to
influence and manage population trends within a specific region or country)
Explore China’s Population Pyramid using website below. Look at the pyramid
before 1980s and subsequent changes in it thereafter.
Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100 - PopulationPyramid.net
To be able to understand and analyse the population policy of China, we shall
look into the following-
1. Demography in China before 1980’s- Trends in Birth Rate, Population
composition of China, Problems caused due to high population that became
reasons for implementation of One Child Policy.
2. Details on One Child Policy- Penalties and Awards, Exceptions to One Child
Policy.
3. Consequences of One Child Policy.
4. Recent changes in population policy by China’s Government - Two Child
Policy and Three child policies.
Sources suggested-
Understanding the population policy- (can explore any one source)
· One-child policy - Population Control, Gender Imbalance, Social Impact |
Britannica
· Factsheet on China’s Population Policy- PDF attached
· One Child Policy Documentary - YouTube
Consequences of Population Policy-
· Why China's One-Child Policy Failed - YouTube
· What it was like to grow up under China's one-child policy | Nanfu Wang - YouTube
· China's secret children - YouTube
· China's Lost Girls | National Geographic - YouTube
· The unintended consequences of China's One Child Policy - YouTube
Recent changes in population policy
· PDF- China ends its one child policy
· China Allows couples to have three children
As you explore, answer the questions below,
1. What was the Policy and when was it implemented?
2. Why was it implemented?
3. What was the impact of the one Child Policy? include stakeholders. Stakeholders
can be women and girl child.
4. What were the unintended consequences of this policy? Include Economic and
social consequences.
5. What has the shift in China’s population policy been?
6. How is this shift in population policy welcomed by people in China?
7. Was one child policy a success or failure? Justify your answer.
Note from Teacher-
· Such a question, would assess you on Criteria A, C and D.
· Criteria A- knowing and understanding will assess your knowledge of Population
policies, its meaning and need along with example A i. ii
· Criteria D- Critical Thinking - will assess you on the discussion on Impact of
population policies- positive and negative- using example- D i and its Implications using
perspectives- D iv, to be able to conclude them as successful or not.
· Criteria C- Communicating- will assess you on the following- format of
communication (essay in this case), Language should be clear and completely appropriate to
what would be expected in an essay, organization of paragraphs should build on each other in
a logical manner.
Let us use the following skill of writing an argument using CEEL-
C- Claim-
E- Explanation of the claim
E- Explained example to support the claim made
L- Link the explanation to the main point
Guidance on Essay Writing-
Introduction- consisting of the topic- population policies. You may include its meaning
and need. Use a Hook to begin the essay.
Body- Discussing the success/ failures of population policies in multiple paragraphs
using CEEL strategy.
Body paragraph 1- Explain Population policies as achieving desired result using an
example. This will require you to make a point, then use an evidence/ example to support
your point. Then explain the population policies as positive by giving its positive impact/
achieving desired result. Include the implications of the policies. Finally Establish a link
back to the main point.
Body paragraph 2- repeat the same for explaining population policies as negative. This is how
you will complete discussion on population policies
Concluding paragraph- Synthesize your discussion using the points in the answer to arrive at
your understanding of the debating statement.
Write the introduction and two body paragraph ( success or failure of population policies) in this
lesson. seek Peer and teachers feedback
