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100 People Project

Unit Objectives:

7.2.3  Define demographic concepts (population, population distribution, population density, growth rate, and death rate).

Guiding Question:

What factors determine the population in your area?

Mastery:

Students will pass a quiz with 80% accuracy.

Students will self-select an authentic project to present to the class at the conclusion of instruction.

Best Practices:

Sketch to Stretch     Buddy Check      Graphic Organizers

Frayer Model        Summarizing and Note taking

Assessments/Activities:

Match the definitions of the demographic concepts. Students will use world atlas to find populated areas.  Students will configure population growth rate.  Students will review Powerpoint presentations and videos on blog.