Population » Movies, presentations and worksheets

1a) An introduction to changing population- movie
This movie helps to introduce this topic at KS4 level, looking at a variety of issues that pupils will encounter. To enlarge the movie click on the tab in the bottom right hand corner

1b) An introduction to changing population- population growth example
This presentation gives a visual representation about the speed of population growth.

1c) Population clock
This population clock hosts all sorts of other statistics. This will help to introduce the topic of changing population and also in sparking discussion within the classroom. (Source- http://www.poodwaddle.com/clocks/worldclock/)

2a) Analysing population- population pyramids
This presentation shows the function of population pyramids. It looks at a variety of examples and shows how the shape of the pyramids can vary for a range of scenarios.

2b) Analysing population- demographic transition model
This presentation demostrates the demographic transtion model. It takes a look at each stage in depth outlining the birth rates and death rates and the reasons for them.

3a) Population distribution- reasons presentation
This presentation focusses on where people around the world live and the physical and human reasons why.

3b) Population distribution- comparing presentation
This presentation compares population distribution in the UK, USA and Australia.

3c) Population distribution- where do people live worksheet (colour version)
This worksheet accompanies the 3a) Population distribution- reasons presentation. This is a colour version.

3d) Population distribution- where do people live worksheet (black and white version)
This worksheet accompanies the 3a) Population distribution- reasons presentation. This is a black and white version.

4a) Population problems- population policy compared
This presentation looks at the difference in approach to population problems by the two population heavyweights, China and India.

4a) Population problems- population policy compared worksheet
This worksheet is designed to accompany the population policy compared worksheet.

4b) Population problems- movie
This movie focusses on population problems in both MEDCs and LEDCs. It discusses the problems of ageing population and declining population is some areas within MEDCs and the problem of growing population in LEDCs.

4c) Population problems- China's one child policy movie
This movie demonstrates the drastic approach taken by the Chinese government in response to a rapidly growing population. It looks at all aspects of the policy from its enforcement to its after effectts.

4d) Population problems- India's population policy movie
This movie demonstrates India's very different approach to managing their increasing population. It looks at the strategies employed and reflects upon whether they are successful enough.
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