Curriculum
Take a Stand
Students express their thoughts on issues related to population and the environment, then research a specific issue and write a… Read more »
Mysteries of the U.S. Pyramids
Students construct and interpret population pyramids (age-sex distribution charts) and discuss differences in population characteristics at different points in U.S.… Read more »
Millions and Billions
Through riddles, an art project, and small group problem solving, students gain an appreciation for large numbers and specifically, the… Read more »
Pop Ecology Files
Students graph and interpret growth curves for six mystery species and humans.
Population Future
Students interpret a graph showing global population projections through 2100, then create gridded bar graphs to represent the relative size… Read more »
World of Difference
Through a small group simulation using probability, students explore how different population growth rates are impacting biodiversity levels
Chips of Trade
Acting as countries in a simulation game, students discuss how resources are inequitably distributed throughout the world and how this… Read more »
For the Common Good
In two simulation games, students determine individual short-term consumption strategies that will maximize resources for the entire group.
Demographically Divided World
In small groups, students explore changes in regional fertility rates and life expectancy trends over time and discuss how factors… Read more »
PopEd Impact
64,000
educators trained
325
college campuses
32,000
workshops conducted
"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