Summary
Population dynamics have been in the news, especially related to falling birthrates and what that might portend for future generations, economics and the environment. This session engages participants with the latest data and projections from demographers and prognosticators but also puts the data into a historical context. The data is included in experiential activities – simulations, group modeling and data analysis – that encourage student inquiry. As a group, we’ll model world population growth from the 19th century to the present and then the U.N. projections for the next 75 years, showing population distribution among world regions. We will create and analyze age-sex distribution graphs for different countries using new data sets, and will use interactive digital tools and data visualization to discuss the Demographic Transition Model and how it applies to current birth and death rates around the globe. Throughout the session, we will discuss ways to incorporate these activities into World Geography and AP Human Geography coursework. Receive lesson plans and background materials in an electronic format, plus maps and wall charts for the classroom.
Session Focus
APHG Educators | Human and Cultural Geography | Curriculum and Instruction
Conference Room
Lacy
Meet the Presenter
Carol Bliese is the Senior Director of Teacher Programs for the Population Education (PopEd) program at the non-profit organization Population Connection. The program provides teaching materials, professional development workshops, and ongoing support for current and future K-12 teachers that focuses on environmental topics around sustainability and societal topics around global citizenship. Carol manages the day-to-day functioning of PopEd’s workshop program, oversees the development of curriculum, and participates in short and long-term strategic planning. She facilitates teacher training workshops, in-person and online, throughout the U.S. and Canada and has led over 850 workshops in her almost 20 years with the program, including sessions for the National Council for the Social Studies, National Science Teaching Association, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the North American Association of Environmental Education, and the National Council of Geographic Education.
