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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