Making Population Real - Overview

Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities

A lesson plan from “Making Population Real”by the Population Reference Bureau

Supported by the World Population Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation

Agenda

1. Introduce the Population Reference Bureau2. Overview of Making Population Real, free on-

line curricula3. Experience hands-on activities from the

curricula to gain familiarity with: Structure and flow Tools used (e.g. various types of charts, graphs, and

data sheets) Major themes and issues addressed

Population Reference Bureau

Informs people around the world about population, health, and the environment, and empowers them to use that information to advance the well-being of current and future generations.

Analyzes demographic data and research to provide objective, accurate, and up-to-date population information in a format that is easily understood by educators, journalists, and decision makers alike.

Focus of PRB Work

“Core themes" Reproductive Health and Fertility Children and Families Population and the Environment Population Futures

Aging Inequality and Poverty Migration and Urbanization Gender

Making Population Real Curricula and Materials Free, on-line modules utilize up-to-date real-

world data and articles from a variety of web-based resources, including:

United Nations (UNICEF, UNHCR, WHO, etc.) U.S. Census Bureau National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration PRB research and publications

www.prb.org/educators

Collaboration

Lead author Martha B. Sharma: Taught geography for 21 years in Washington, DC. 1995-2005 on AP Human Geography Course

Development Task Force, and Test Development Committee.

2005 President of National Council for Geographic Education.

Making Population Real Lesson Plans Population Fundamentals – Building a Foundation Populations in the Path of Natural Hazards The Demographic Transition –

A Contemporary Look at a Classic Model HIV/AIDS and Contemporary Population Dynamics Population Policy – Progress Since Cairo People on the Move Global Migration Patterns

Geography Standards

Each module addresses one or more Advanced Placement Human Geography Standards from Unit II–Population Unit. www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/humangeo/topics.html?humangeo#population

AP and the Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board which was not involved in the production of these lesson plans.

Making Population Real Materials All materials are provided free on-line*,

including reference works from PRB: 2006 World Population Data Sheet Population Handbook Population Bulletins (Select Issues by Topic)

* Print copies of PRB materials are also available for nominal charge.

PRB Materials Used in “Making Populations Real”: World Population Data Sheet

Annual Publication Provides current summary population

data in 21 categories for over 200 countries.

Also offers global snapshot of key topical data, such as: HIV/AIDS rates Teen pregnancy rates Gains in life expectancy

PRB Materials Used in “Making Populations Real”: Population Handbook

The Population Handbook (5th Edition) is a quick guide to population dynamics for teachers, students, and journalists. It explains how to calculate and use major rates, ratios, and other measures—from birth rates to dependency ratios—and includes tips on interpreting population data.

Making Population Real

Recipient of the 2006 Geographic Excellence in Media Award

National Council for Geographic Education