Settler Activity: Where do most people live in the world? Predict reasons why this is the case?

Would you live here?

Would you live here?

Would you live here?

Would you live here?

Learning Outcomes:All should: List examples of high/low density areas and be able to explain 2 or 3 examples. In addition, identify how a country copes with an increasing population.Most should: Identify range of examples and be able to use accurate factors affecting population density. In addition, explain the issues of a rapidly increasing population. Some could: Give reasons for a wide range of examples of global population density patterns. Evaluate the positive and negative benefits of a high population density.

Competence: Team Work

Key Words / Ideas

Population Density = The number of people living in a certain area. Normally measured per square kilometre.

Key Words: Population Density Distribution Positive Negative Physical Economic Sparsely Densely

Where do People Live?

Starter Activity: Where do People Live?

• On your own!• Put the card sort in order• Choose which figures match

up with each statement!

• When finished compare and discuss your answers with the person sat next to you.

Key Words / Ideas

Population Density = The number of people living in a certain area. Normally measured per square kilometre.

Key Words: Population Density Distribution Positive Negative Physical Economic Sparsely Densely

70 % Of the planet is ocean30 % Of the planet is land

29 % Too dry17 % Too cold11 % Too mountainous9 % Infertile soil23 % Could be cultivated for food11 % Is being cultivated for food

Answers

Where do people live?Lingo Bingo Activity: Population Density Distribution Positive Negative Physical Human Natural Economic Sparsely Densely

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/population_distribution_video.shtml

Where do People Live?

Activity 2:Choose a proportional map symbol (e.g coloured circles) and a key to plot this data onto your blank outline maps of the world.

For example!!

Mini Plenary: How does this data relate to the learning outcome?

Most should:Identify range of examples and be able to use accurate factors affecting population density. In addition, explain the issues of a rapidly increasing population.

http://www.breathingearth.net/

Population DensityPopulation density = the number of people

area

Plotting population density is a useful way to show how crowded an area is. It measures the number of people living in a square kilometre.

Key Words / Ideas

Population Density = The number of people living in a certain area. Normally measured per square kilometre.

Key Words: Population, Density, Distribution, Positive, Negative, Physical, Economic,

Sparsely & Densely

China

• Population = 1 185 000 000• Area = 9 326 410 sq. km.• Calculate the population density

• Population density = 127 people per sq. km.

USA

• Population = 263 563 000• Area = 7 665 222 sq. km.• Calculate the population density

• Population density = 28 people per sq. km.

Key Words / Ideas

Population Density = The number of people living in a certain area. Normally measured per square kilometre.

Key Words: Population, Density, Distribution, Positive, Negative, Physical, Economic, Sparsely &

Densely

Activity 3

• Using an atlas, locate areas 2 – 6 shown on your map. • Complete the table below: For each area decide

whether it would be a high or low density and suggest why.

Location High or sparse density Reason

1. Andes Low density Mountainous, Too steep and cold for farming

Activity 4• In full sentences….. Explain why there is a link

between environmental factors and population density?

• HINT: use the answers from the card sort to help in your thinking!

Most should:Identify range of examples and be able to use accurate factors affecting population density. In addition, explain the issues of a rapidly increasing population.

Social & Economic reasons for population distribution

• People live where their needs are met e.g. people live where they can grow crops!

• Desert areas attract people for raw materials e.g. oil

• London is a capital city, a centre for administration and a centre of commerce.

• MEDC Population densities are higher in urban compared to rural areas. This is not the case in some LEDC’s

Extension

• On an outline map of the world, shade the areas that are most suitable for people to live.

• Use an atlas to find additional information, i.e. climate and relief.

• Write a description of your map and explain how you decided on your areas.

Mini Plenary: Where do most people live in the world? Predict reasons why this is the case?

Most should:Identify range of examples and be able to use accurate factors affecting population density. In addition, explain the issues of a rapidly increasing population.

Where do People Live & What are the issues of a rapidly increasing population?

Most should:Identify range of examples and be able to use accurate factors affecting population density. In addition, explain the issues of a rapidly increasing population.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/urbanisation-why-do-people-move-to-the-city/511.html

How Does a Country Cope with a Rapidly Increasing Population?

Rapid Population Growth:Identify certain countries seeing rapid population growth (2 points) & explain conditions for this growth (4 points)

Effects of Over Population:Explain the Effects of Over Population (2 Points).

Social, Economic & Environmental Issues associated with overpopulation :Evaluate the Effects of Over Population (4 Points).

Benefits of Rapid Population Growth:Explain the benefits of Over Population (2 Points) & justify your answer to improve your response (4 points)

Case Study:Using example or examples of different case studies to improve your understanding(6 Points).

Student Learning Menu – How Many Points Can you Earn? Textbook

P64 / 65

Reflective Review

Most should:Identify range of examples and be able to use accurate factors affecting population density. In addition, explain the issues of a rapidly increasing population.