Grade Level:
6-8
Teacher Resources
Students use real-world data to construct and interpret population pyramids and discuss differences in population growth rates...
Fun large-group simulation of U.S. population growth since the first census in 1790.
Students identify ways that many factors in human society and the natural environment are interdependent by creating...
An 11 question quiz designed to give teachers and students an overview of world and U.S. population...
Students write, film and edit a short video that connects human population growth to one other global...
In a simulation, students desiring to draw renewable resources from a common pool determine short-term consumption strategies...
In a simulation game, students draw renewable resources from a common pool and determine short-term consumption strategies...
Students observe a brief demonstration on the distribution of the world’s water and then calculate how much...
Acting as presidents from various points in history, students compare U.S. demographic and environmental statistics.
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"The activities not only bring out important content, but they also provide real-world context for environmental, population and sustainability issues. They engage participants in very thought-provoking and critical-thinking discussions.”
Helen de la Maza, Environmental Educator, Irvine, CA