Upcoming Webinars

Register to attend an online Population Education webinar.

Public Health in a World of 8 Billion

February 23, 2023

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm ET

Grade Level: 9-12

During this free webinar, we will share lesson plans and resources that explore how human health and the health of the environment are connected, how public health impacts the quality of life, and how infectious diseases can spread quickly through a population. Walk away with our entire collection of high school lessons, as well as other classroom tools and ideas for exploring this important topic. Perfect for Environmental, Geography, Health, and Biology teachers!

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Past Webinars

Watch a past Population Education webinar on-demand.

State of the Planet: Agriculture, Food & 8 Billion People
Grade Level:
9-12

State of the Planet: Agriculture, Food & 8 Billion People

With our agricultural footprint ever-expanding, how do we feed 8 billion people in a way that is environmentally sustainable?
Interdisciplinary Lessons for a World of 8 Billion
Grade Level:
6-8 9-12

Interdisciplinary Lessons for a World of 8 Billion

World population hit 8 billion in November 2022. This is an opportunity for authentic learning on population growth and demographic trends.
SEL Activities for Global Citizenship and Environmental Literacy
Grade Level:
K-2 3-5 6-8

SEL Activities for Global Citizenship and Environmental Literacy

Teach global topics in your elementary classroom with activities that also help your students practice the five SEL competencies.
Earth Day and the SDGs: Hands-on Lessons to Support the Global Goals
Grade Level:
6-8 9-12

Earth Day and the SDGs: Hands-on Lessons to Support the Global Goals

Perfect materials for celebrating a globally-minded Earth Day, and beyond!
Teaching Air Pollution: An Integrated Approach for High School Classrooms
Grade Level:
9-12

Teaching Air Pollution: An Integrated Approach for High School Classrooms

Not only can air pollution be investigated in local and global contexts, but a cross-curricular study of air pollution integrates 21st century skills into high school classrooms.
Into the Wild: Lessons for Human Impacts on Biodiversity Habitats and Ecosystems
Grade Level:
6-8 9-12

Into the Wild: Lessons for Human Impacts on Biodiversity Habitats and Ecosystems

Learn fun and memorable ways for teaching about human impacts on ecosystems that are scalable for middle and high school grades.
Eco-Modeling for Earth Day: Memorable Lessons for K-8 Learners
Grade Level:
K-2 3-5 6-8

Eco-Modeling for Earth Day: Memorable Lessons for K-8 Learners

Innovative lessons that use modeling to explore and help us understand environmental phenomenon and future eco-challenges.
Teaching Global Connections Across the Curriculum
Grade Level:
6-8 9-12

Teaching Global Connections Across the Curriculum

From the movement of people and cultures, to drivers of international trade, to the complex environmental challenges that bind us all - global connections abound.
Water Education for a Crowded World: Interactive Lessons and Tools
Grade Level:
3-5 6-8 9-12

Water Education for a Crowded World: Interactive Lessons and Tools

Lessons and materials for teaching about the connection between Earth's water and human population in grades 4-12.
Why Do Populations Grow? Lesson Plans and Tools for Secondary Classrooms
Grade Level:
6-8 9-12

Why Do Populations Grow? Lesson Plans and Tools for Secondary Classrooms

This teacher webinar covers one of the most fundamental, yet complex questions of demographics: Why do populations grow?
Counting Populations: Distance Learning Lessons to Teach About the Census
Grade Level:
6-8 9-12

Counting Populations: Distance Learning Lessons to Teach About the Census

Teaching about the census is a great opportunity for social studies and real-world math. Get ideas for teaching the census in your virtual classroom!
Distance Learning Lessons to Celebrate Earth Day
Grade Level:
K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12

Distance Learning Lessons to Celebrate Earth Day

A must-watch webinar for teachers of any grade, K-12. Great ideas for meaningful and memorable experiences to promote environmental stewardship.