LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 3

The learner will build an understanding of human population dynamics.

Objective 3.02

Investigate local, regional and global carrying capacities.

  • Limiting factors.
  • Density-dependent and density-independent factors.

Resources aligned to this objective

Lesson plans on the web

A look at the population density of the United States
In this lesson from Xpeditions, students learn to "see the world in spatial terms" by analyzing population density at all levels and plotting the information on maps. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies and Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Sprawl: The national and local situation
In this Xpeditions lesson, students investigate how urban sprawl impacts the environment, people's daily lives, and the local and regional economy. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies and Science)
Provider: National Geographic