September 27th and 30th, 2013
AP Human Geography Agenda
At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Define “population density” and describe various locations’ population densities in different areas around
the globe, offering reasons for why certain densities exist in certain locations.
2. Define different categories of human population, explain why we categorize populations according to
categories, and create and analyze population pyramids.
3. Describe the ways in which culture, religion, gender equality, politics, and economics all affect population
growth.
4. Explain, in their own words, the contemporary theories about population growth and decline. (e.g.
Demographic Transition Model)
Big Framing Objective
Apply the theories of population to
the world today.
By the end of today, we will
1. Be able to examine the different areas of the world that are heavily populated
2. Be able to explain where in the world people do not live.
3. Be able to explain how Densities can be used to analyze the ability to feed people in a specific
country.
Part I: Do now – What do I remember? (5 minutes): Individual
1. How would you define countries that are Semi-Periphery? Give 2 specific examples that fit with your
definition.
Part II – Mrs. Davies: Ted Talk and Notecard Write (5-8 minutes): Video/Focused Writing
We watched the Ted Talk but did not have time for the notecard write – but we do now!!! Discuss the questions below:
How much has the world changed since 1960? How much has it not changed? What are the potential population issue?
Solutions to these issues? What do you think about Hans’ premise about population?
Part III: Basic Facts about Population and Population Concentrations (30-40 minutes): Class Discussion
We will take a few notes and discuss a few issues
Part IV: Japan and Population Density Issues (30-40 minutes): Groups
Even though you will be working alone, you can consult your group. Listen as to what you will be doing and
what textbooks you will use.
Part V: Do Later – what did I learn (end of class): Individual
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What is the difference between Arithmetic Density, Physiological Density and Agricultural Density?
Look up all 3 densities for the US – what does this tell us?
Homework: Read “Population Bomb” – Due October 1/2
UpComing Events:
9/25 and 9/26: Wallerstein’s World Systems Model; Read “Population Bomb”
9/27 and 9/30: Population Key Issue #1; Geography Alive Activity
10/1 and 10/2: Population Growth Key Issue #2; Seminar on Population Bomb
10/3 and 10/4: Quiz #1; Demographic Transition Model
IF YOU LEARN ONLY 4 THINGS IN THIS UNIT . . .
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The Demographic Transition Model is a tool demographers use to categorize countries’ population
growth rates and economic structures. The model analyzes crude birth rates, crude death rates, and
total population trends in a society at a given point of time. Once a country moves into the next state
of the model, it cannot go back to the previous stage unless afflicted by nuclear war or another
horrific calamity.
British economist Thomas Malthus coined the term overpopulation in the late 1700s. Malthus
suggested that the world’s population was growing faster than the rate of food production, and as a
result, mass starvation would occur. Malthus was correct in his assumption about world population
but was incorrect in his assessment of agriculture’s inability to produce sufficient food.
The world’s population is growing exponentially. Most of the growth is occurring in less developed
countries. More developed countries are either at or near zero population growth. Some Eastern
European countries are actually losing some of their population.
Population pyramids show the age and sex demographics of a particular country, city or
neighborhood. Inverted pyramids indicate a large percentage of elderly persons in the community. A
large base indicates a lot of children in the society and could indicated a less developed country.
Geography Facts - 60 Most interesting geographical facts
34. The highest of the extinct volcanoes on Earth – Aconcagua, located in Argentina. Its altitude – 6960
meters.
35. Seven most populous nations of the world: the Chinese (Han), Hindustanis, Americans U.S., Bengali,
Russian, Brazilian and Japanese.
36. Montpelier (Vermont) – the smallest state capital in the U.S.. It has a population of about nine
thousand.
37. The state capital of Montpelier Vermont – the only state capital in the U.S., where there is no
McDonald’s.
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