SUBJECTS: Math, Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Population Pyramids, U.S. Population Trends/History

Resource Overview

Students construct and interpret population pyramids (age-sex distribution charts) and discuss differences in population characteristics at different points in U.S. history and make projections for the future.

Audio transcript of Mysteries of the U.S. Pyramids lesson plan video

Students compare population pyramids at different points in U.S. to see how the age structure of Americans has changed over time

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