Lesson 3.1 Intro to Social Patterns and Trends; Current Population Demographics
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- be introduced to Unit 3 Social Patterns and Trend and become familiar with the vocabulary on demographics
- use the research and inquiry method to learn current data on world demographic trends for birth rate, death rate, marriage and divorce rate;
Success Criteria: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- demonstrate understanding of particular vocabulary for world demographics and population via Moodle Glossary definitions
- use the research and inquiry method to learn current data on world demographic trends regarding birth rate, death rate, marriage and divorce rate; interpret and communicate this data
As we start learning about global population trends and patterns, let's focus on age. In your opinion, what is the best age to be? Child, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Aged Adult, or Senior Citizen? Explain your thinking based on your own perspective and ideas.
50 Words or 1 minute Audio/Video. Answer in Moodle below; Respond to 1 other classmates' postings.
What is ONE current pattern or trend in word populations right now? Locate ONE graph or chart on a World Population and interpret the results. Do you think this pattern or trend for your country will continue in the future? Explain your thinking.
75 words; Respond to 1 other classmates' posting.
Add the definitions for World Demographics and Populations to Glossary. Use your E-Textbook and the Internet as resources.
Demographer ;Dependency load; Demography; Counterculture; Baby boom; Fertility rate; Echo boom; Replacement level; Generation Z; Pandemic; Generation X; Twentysomethings; Baby bust; Materialism; Immigration; Population pyramid; Cohort