SS10.HG.1

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Human Geography

SS10.HG.1

Describe spatial patterns of world populations to discern major clusters of population density and reasons for these patterns.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Where the world's population is distributed.
  • Issues related to population growth and decline.
  • The importance of the Malthusian dilemma and the demographic transition mode.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Understand and interpret various sources of population data.
  • Interpret the demographic transition model.
  • Analyze data extrapolated from age-sex pyramids.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • The East Asian, South Asian, European, and North American population clusters have had significant impact in the context of global population.

Vocabulary

  • spatial
  • pattern
  • density
  • clusters

COS Examples

Examples: East Asia, India

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