![Screenshot of video lesson plan "Pop Ecology Files" comparing two different population growth curves](https://populationeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pop-ecology-files-video-thumbnail-125x125.png)
Students graph and interpret growth curves for six mystery species and humans.
![Screenshot of video lesson plan "Population Future" showing projected world population in 2100](https://populationeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Population-Future-Video-Thumbnail-125x125.png)
Students interpret a graph showing global population projections through 2100, then create gridded bar graphs to represent...
![Screenshot of video lesson plan "World of Difference" showing probability skills used to assess biodiversity](https://populationeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/World-of-Difference-Video-Thumbnail-125x125.png)
Through a small group simulation using probability, students explore how different population growth rates are impacting biodiversity...
![Screenshot of video lesson plan "Chips of Trade" showing comparison of chips to resource abundance](https://populationeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Chips-of-Trade-Video-Thumbnail-125x125.png)
Acting as countries in a simulation game, students discuss how resources are inequitably distributed throughout the world...
![Screenshot of video lesson plan "For the Common Good" using deforestation as an example of tragedy of the commons](https://populationeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/For-the-Common-Good-Video-Thumbnail-125x125.png)
In two simulation games, students determine individual short-term consumption strategies that will maximize resources for the entire...
![Screenshot of video lesson plan "Lesson for Life" showing a day in the life of a Senegalese schoolgirl](https://populationeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lessons-for-Life-Video-Thumbnail-125x125.png)
Students read and discuss a short conversation between two Ethiopian girls, watch two photo essays of school...
![Screenshot of video lesson plan "Like Oil and Water" showing an oily feather being cleaned by a toothbrush](https://populationeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Like-Oil-and-Water-Video-Thumbnail-125x125.png)
Students use the engineering design process to create and test prototypes for cleaning up oil spills and...
![Screenshot of video lesson plan "Chips of Trade" showing push and pull factors of migration](https://populationeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/People-on-the-Move-Video-Thumbnail-125x125.png)
Students participate in a “push/pull” simulation to identify reasons people migrate from one place to another and...
![Screenshot of video lesson plan "Who Polluted the Potomac?" showing interactive activity](https://populationeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Who-Polluted-the-Potomac-Video-Thumbnail-125x125.png)
Watch the video to see Pop Ed staff walk you through the lesson. “Who Polluted the Potomac?”...
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Helen de la Maza, Environmental Educator, Irvine, CA