Sunday, September 30, 2012
Hearth Population Research Lesson
Research the following for your hearth. Only use reputable sources and cite them properly. Avoid most .com sites. Cite source for each topic by providing URL in parentheses. For example:
Hearth: West Virginia
Population Data
current population: 1,855,364 (quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/54000.html)
predicted growth
life expectancy
total fertility rate
infant mortality rate
maternal mortality rate
natural increase rate
population density
physiologic density
dependency ratio
model of population pyramid
demographic transition model
Migratory Patterns
immigration
emigration
internal migration
involuntary migration
push and pull factors
refugees
intervening obstacles
guest workers
Directions:
1. Research above information using Rubenstein and online sources.
2. Record information on Word Document
3. Use any available visuals (photographs, maps, graphs, diagrams, etc.) but make sure you explain and cite.
4. Begin presentation with political map of your hearth.
5. Most topics can be formatted as demonstrated above. Topics that require a graphic should have the topic at the top left, the picture in the main part of the page, and the citation at the bottom.
6. Some topics will require an expository paragraph. Follow the same procedure as the graphics.
7. Not all information will be available; however 90% of the information should be available. If you cannot find the information, state "NA" (not applicable). However, if I find the information, then that section will be marked "incomplete".
8. You will need a "Works Cited" page at the end of the presentation.
GRADING Rubric
(30) _____research ability
(20) _____writing conventions (spelling, grammar, page numbers, etc.)
(20) _____visuals quality
(10)_____citation quality
(10)_____followed directions
(10)_____promptness
Hearth: West Virginia
Population Data
current population: 1,855,364 (quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/54000.html)
predicted growth
life expectancy
total fertility rate
infant mortality rate
maternal mortality rate
natural increase rate
population density
physiologic density
dependency ratio
model of population pyramid
demographic transition model
Migratory Patterns
immigration
emigration
internal migration
involuntary migration
push and pull factors
refugees
intervening obstacles
guest workers
Directions:
1. Research above information using Rubenstein and online sources.
2. Record information on Word Document
3. Use any available visuals (photographs, maps, graphs, diagrams, etc.) but make sure you explain and cite.
4. Begin presentation with political map of your hearth.
5. Most topics can be formatted as demonstrated above. Topics that require a graphic should have the topic at the top left, the picture in the main part of the page, and the citation at the bottom.
6. Some topics will require an expository paragraph. Follow the same procedure as the graphics.
7. Not all information will be available; however 90% of the information should be available. If you cannot find the information, state "NA" (not applicable). However, if I find the information, then that section will be marked "incomplete".
8. You will need a "Works Cited" page at the end of the presentation.
GRADING Rubric
(30) _____research ability
(20) _____writing conventions (spelling, grammar, page numbers, etc.)
(20) _____visuals quality
(10)_____citation quality
(10)_____followed directions
(10)_____promptness
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Direction for Thomas Malthus essay
In a two-page essay, take a position and argue whether you agree or disagree with Thomas Malthus' theory on population.
Introduction:
Provide appropriate Thomas Malthus quote.
Identify Thomas Malthus.
State your position (thesis statement).
Body:
Develop your argument with supporting evidence. Organize your points in no more than three paragraphs.
Conclusion:
Summarize your position and predict the future in terms of population issue.
Introduction:
Provide appropriate Thomas Malthus quote.
Identify Thomas Malthus.
State your position (thesis statement).
Body:
Develop your argument with supporting evidence. Organize your points in no more than three paragraphs.
Conclusion:
Summarize your position and predict the future in terms of population issue.
Week of Oct. 1-5
10/1/12
Debates on Thomas Malthus
10/2-3
Common Core Writing Assessment
review writing rubric
_____introduction
_____details
_____transitions
_____geography vocab.
_____conventions
_____conclusion
Webcab detailed rubric
Promethean Board writing tips flipchart
Political Ideology: preparing for political debates
Essential Q: What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans?
Homework: presidential debates
10/4/12
Debate discussion
Malthus essay writing assessment review
Continue on Promethean Board
Homework: prepare for writing assessment
10/5/12
Staple rubric
Writing Assessment
Homework: Study the demographic transition model; be ready to explain.
Debates on Thomas Malthus
10/2-3
Common Core Writing Assessment
review writing rubric
_____introduction
_____details
_____transitions
_____geography vocab.
_____conventions
_____conclusion
Webcab detailed rubric
Promethean Board writing tips flipchart
Political Ideology: preparing for political debates
Essential Q: What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans?
Homework: presidential debates
10/4/12
Debate discussion
Malthus essay writing assessment review
Continue on Promethean Board
Homework: prepare for writing assessment
10/5/12
Staple rubric
Writing Assessment
Homework: Study the demographic transition model; be ready to explain.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Week of Sept. 24-28
9/24/12
Common Core:
a. identify the 5 factors of migration (review)
b. bullet the push and pull factors for your ethnicity's immigration into the US
c. compare interview or research data to Barron's
2. share with LP
3. share with whole group
4. collect interview homework
5. share with learning partners main ideas, etc. from readings. Decide on the one best question raised.
i. highlight or note important points
Common Core:
- Citing textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
- Comparing and contrasting treatments of the same topic in primary and secondary sources.
- Produce clear and coherent writing
- Why do people migrate?
- What is the history of forced migration?
a. identify the 5 factors of migration (review)
b. bullet the push and pull factors for your ethnicity's immigration into the US
c. compare interview or research data to Barron's
2. share with LP
3. share with whole group
4. collect interview homework
5. share with learning partners main ideas, etc. from readings. Decide on the one best question raised.
i. highlight or note important points
ii. circle or note and look up confusing words or phrases
iii. estimate main idea per section
iv. raise one important question per section
discussion on important question
Homework: finish sections of Barron's Population Geography. Review figure 3.12. Be ready to address questions on Tues.
9/25/12
Common Core: Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis.
Essential Question: What is an example of forced migration?
collect homework
Review Population Test Secs. 1 & 2
African Slave Trade Colonial Period
Model graphic interpretation
Draw 8 conclusion from Figure 3.12.
Homework:
Review Thomas Malthus' theory on population. Take a pro or con side and identify at top of paper. Bullet reasons for your choice. Use Barron's, Rubenstein, and Internet research for your evidence. You can use note cards as cues, but you cannot read directly from them. Judges and moderator must know both sides of issue.
Be ready to defend in debate on Monday, Oct. 1.
9/27/12
Common Core: Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis.
Essential Question: Who was Thomas Malthus and what did he believe?
divide students into pro and con Malthus
appoint moderator, time keeper, and 4 judges
Explain Malthus' line graph on Figure 3.17
Homework: Take detailed notes on "Population and Sustainability"
Detailed Notes:
at least 5 main points
vocab. or concepts that you do no understand
at least 2 questions you would like to discuss
9/28/12
Common Core: Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis.
Essential Question: Who was Thomas Malthus and what did he believe?
debate practice
Common Core: Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis.
Essential Question: What is an example of forced migration?
collect homework
Review Population Test Secs. 1 & 2
African Slave Trade Colonial Period
Model graphic interpretation
Draw 8 conclusion from Figure 3.12.
Homework:
Review Thomas Malthus' theory on population. Take a pro or con side and identify at top of paper. Bullet reasons for your choice. Use Barron's, Rubenstein, and Internet research for your evidence. You can use note cards as cues, but you cannot read directly from them. Judges and moderator must know both sides of issue.
9/27/12
Common Core: Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis.
Essential Question: Who was Thomas Malthus and what did he believe?
divide students into pro and con Malthus
appoint moderator, time keeper, and 4 judges
Explain Malthus' line graph on Figure 3.17
Homework: Take detailed notes on "Population and Sustainability"
Detailed Notes:
at least 5 main points
vocab. or concepts that you do no understand
at least 2 questions you would like to discuss
9/28/12
Common Core: Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis.
Essential Question: Who was Thomas Malthus and what did he believe?
debate practice
Homework: practice debate arguments.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Week of Sept. 18-21
9/18/12
Introduce "The Black Death" film.
Identify places involved. Look for diffusion, movement, and cultural effects.
Homework: Research The Black Death and come up with an interesting fact. Identify5 new places on map.
9/19/12
Finish Black Death film
Review essential geographic points
Homework: Study for quiz on first two sections of Population unit.
9/20/12
game review of population quiz
quiz
Homework: In Barron's read section on "Human Migration." Concentrate on vocab., maps, and italicized words.
9/21/12
warm-up: 5 minutes: jot down factors that cause people to migrate; share with LP
Essential Guiding Questions:
a. Define migration,
b. What are the factors that cause people to migrate? Would anyone like to share why their family came to the US? What were the push and pull factors?
c. What is the difference between emigrate and immigrate?
d. Define "chain migration". Has your family experienced chain migration. Describe the situation.
e. Has any ethnic group experienced intervening obstacles when immigrating into the US? Explain. Has your family experienced intervening obstacles? Explain.
f. What is a refugee?
Homework:
a. Interview a family member about their immigration experience. Some of the questions above Bold) can be your guide. The first questions should be: "Tell me about your immigration experience into the US."
b. Type the question in bold followed by the answer in italics.
c. Finish reading Barron's population chapter.
i. highlight or note important points
ii. circle or note and look up confusing words or phrases
iii. estimate main idea per section
iv. raise one important question per section
Coming up:
Population Geography graphic organizer
population hearth work
Video: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/video/blog/2011/10/world_population_set_to_hit_7.html
Introduce "The Black Death" film.
Identify places involved. Look for diffusion, movement, and cultural effects.
Homework: Research The Black Death and come up with an interesting fact. Identify5 new places on map.
9/19/12
Finish Black Death film
Review essential geographic points
Homework: Study for quiz on first two sections of Population unit.
9/20/12
game review of population quiz
quiz
Homework: In Barron's read section on "Human Migration." Concentrate on vocab., maps, and italicized words.
9/21/12
warm-up: 5 minutes: jot down factors that cause people to migrate; share with LP
Essential Guiding Questions:
a. Define migration,
b. What are the factors that cause people to migrate? Would anyone like to share why their family came to the US? What were the push and pull factors?
c. What is the difference between emigrate and immigrate?
d. Define "chain migration". Has your family experienced chain migration. Describe the situation.
e. Has any ethnic group experienced intervening obstacles when immigrating into the US? Explain. Has your family experienced intervening obstacles? Explain.
f. What is a refugee?
Homework:
a. Interview a family member about their immigration experience. Some of the questions above Bold) can be your guide. The first questions should be: "Tell me about your immigration experience into the US."
b. Type the question in bold followed by the answer in italics.
c. Finish reading Barron's population chapter.
i. highlight or note important points
ii. circle or note and look up confusing words or phrases
iii. estimate main idea per section
iv. raise one important question per section
Coming up:
Population Geography graphic organizer
population hearth work
Video: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/video/blog/2011/10/world_population_set_to_hit_7.html
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Population Web Sites
www.worldometers.info/
www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/earth-peril.html
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Week of Sept. 10-14
9/10/12
Essential Question: Where are the most sparsely populated areas of the world? Why?
Common Core: Responding to essay questions in coherent manner. Determining main idea of a text.
Warm up--Where are the most sparsely populated areas of the world? Why?
Review film questions.
Homework: In Rubenstein, Ch. 2, carefully read the two maps on Population Concentrations.
Using the glossary or Internet search: Define the following: subtropical, tundra; Tropic of Cancer; Tropic of Capricorn.
9/11/12
Essential Question: Where do people live on the Earth?
Warm up-write a definition for Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
With LP, draw 5 conclusions based on the Population Concentration maps.
Common Core: reading and interpreting maps
Homework: In Barron's, in Ch. 3 read "Human Population: A Global Perspective."
Concentrate on graphs.
9/12/12
Essential Question: Why is the population increasing? What parts of the world are growing the fastest?
Common Core: reading and interpreting maps.
Homework: Review "Human Population: A Global Perspective"
9/13/12
Warm-up: oral quiz
Reading graphs practice:
1. In 1951, what was the total world population?
2. For MDCs, where has population currently become stable?
3. What region dominates the world in terms of population?
4. How many people will occupy Latin American countries in 2050?
5. Which region of the world is growing the fastest?
6. Which regions of the world are growing the slowest?
7. Bonus: In Figure 3.3, what do the numbers mean?
8. Make up two questions on your own.
Homework: "Read Population Parameters and Processes." Pay close attention to words in bold.
9/14/12
Discussion of recent turmoil in the Middle East and its connection to human geography.
Identify attack & protest areas in the Middle East.
Homework: Study for quiz; watch GPS on CNN 10 a.m. Sunday.
Population to Reach 7 Billion video
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/video/blog/2011/10/world_population_set_to_hit_7.html
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Week of Sept. 4--7
9/4/12
regions
globalization
Florida barrier islands
Kississmee River problem
cultural ecology
Homework: Review for test
9/5/12
Ch. 1 test
Interpreting Maps:
1. p. 38 in Rubenstein:
a. In a paragraph compare 1981 to 1993. 1993 to 2001
b. Referring to the map in the bottom right, which states have the most AIDS cases? the least?
c. Do you see any patterns?
2. p. 56
a. What countries have the highest life expectancy?
b. What countries have the lowest?
c. Provide the life expectancy for the following:
Australia
Sweden
Portugal
South Africa
Botswana
Saudi Arabia
Mongolia
Homework: Finish Interpreting Maps
9/6/12
Review homework
Jigsaw: Ch. 2 "Population Growth in India"
Homework: Answer the following question: "Where is the World's Population Distributed?"
9/7/12
Answer the following question: "Where is the World's Population Distributed?"
Review Population 2000 film notes.
Population 2000 viewing
Homework: Answer this question: Where are the most sparsely populated areas of the world? Why?
regions
globalization
Florida barrier islands
Kississmee River problem
cultural ecology
Homework: Review for test
9/5/12
Ch. 1 test
Interpreting Maps:
1. p. 38 in Rubenstein:
a. In a paragraph compare 1981 to 1993. 1993 to 2001
b. Referring to the map in the bottom right, which states have the most AIDS cases? the least?
c. Do you see any patterns?
2. p. 56
a. What countries have the highest life expectancy?
b. What countries have the lowest?
c. Provide the life expectancy for the following:
Australia
Sweden
Portugal
South Africa
Botswana
Saudi Arabia
Mongolia
Homework: Finish Interpreting Maps
9/6/12
Review homework
Jigsaw: Ch. 2 "Population Growth in India"
Homework: Answer the following question: "Where is the World's Population Distributed?"
9/7/12
Answer the following question: "Where is the World's Population Distributed?"
Review Population 2000 film notes.
Population 2000 viewing
Homework: Answer this question: Where are the most sparsely populated areas of the world? Why?
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