Population pyramids and us
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In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore how geographers use a population pyramid to examine the structure of a population and the potential growth in a particular area. Students work with partners to create population pyramids to describe certain characteristics of a demographic.
Students will:
- understand the demographic structure of a population; and
- be able to describe population structure using population pyramids.
Xpeditions provides a link to U.S. Census data, detailed instructions for completing the lesson, and suggestions for assessment and extension activities.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 6
- Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will demonstrate an understanding of simple algebraic expressions.
- Objective 5.04: Use graphs, tables, and symbols to model and solve problems involving rates of change and ratios.
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 6
- Goal 1: The learner will use the five themes of geography and geographic tools to answer geographic questions and analyze geographic concepts.
- Objective 1.01: Create maps, charts, graphs, databases, and models as tools to illustrate information about different people, places and regions in South America and Europe.
- Objective 1.03: Use tools such as maps, globes, graphs, charts, databases, models, and artifacts to compare data on different countries of South America and Europe and to identify patterns as well as similarities and differences among them.
