Week of Nov. 4-8

Learning Goals

• To understand the implications of population
• To understand population distribution
• To understand how to interpret the Thomas Malthus' Theory

Common Core:  Determining topic sentence; using subject vocabulary; conducting Internet research; critical problem solving; reading graphs; drawing conclusions

11/4/13
Learning Activities:
Population crossword and quiz 
Homework:
1.  Read p. 65 in Rubenstein

a. Summarize articles in two or three sentences.

b. List any vocab. words you do not understand and write their definitions.

c. Ask two question or questions about confusing topics. If you are clear, skip c.

d. Raise a critical question about implications for the future. (Due tomorrow.)

2. Write a one-sentence description of each population pyramid on p. 65 on a separate sheet of paper.

What is the relationship between the PP and the DT? 

In the first paragraph define your terms and state the general relationship.  In the second paragraph give a specific example by identifying a country and explaining the connection. (Here, you could use your area's [hearth or interest] DT and PP if available.) In the third paragraph, list the advantages and disadvantages of the country's demographic status (stage status).
Due Thursday, Nov. 7)

Rubric:
____general relationship (10)
____defined terms (10)
____examples (20)
____advantages & disadvantages (20)

____well organized with clear topic sentences (20) ____conventions (spelling, grammar, complete sentences, punctuation, coherence, capitalization, neatness, etc.) (10)
____submitted on time (10)
 

11/5/13
Learning Activities:
Discuss and collect homework

Warm-up--Essential Question:
How is Japan dealing with their growing elderly population? (2-minute think/plan, 5-minute write)

Silent reading:  71-75 in Rubenstein.

a. Define epidemiological transition

b. In one sentence, summarize each stage of the ET. (List as Stage 1, 2, etc.)

c.  Address a question of your choice in "Thinking Geographically". You must number the question and your topic sentence must clearly reflect which question you are addressing. Be ready to present to the class.

Homework: finish above; review Barron's and Rubenstein on Thomas Malthus

11/6/13
Learning Activities: 

Call on volunteers to present.
Collect homework
Structure anti-Malthus and neo-Malthusians debate

Debates will be on Nov. 12
Homework: work on PP/DT papers

11/7/13
Learning Activities: 
Mario presentation of cool sites.
peer edit  PP/DT essays
Homework:  correct essays.

11/8/13
Learning Activities: 
Collect essays.
Debate group practice
Homework: Study for population tests sometime next week and prepare for debates.  Review pp. 65 & 71-75