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AP HUMAN

Monday

Hurricane

Tuesday

Hurricane

Wednesday

TOPIC 2.4 Population Dynamics

Standard(s): IMP2: Changes in population are due to mortality, fertility, and migration, which are influenced by the interplay of environmental, economic, cultural, and political factors.

LT: IMP-2.A Explain factors that account for contemporary and historical trends in population growth and decline. 

SC: IMP-2.A.1 I will be able to determine the demographic factors in a population’s growth and decline which are fertility, mortality, and migration.

      IMP-2.A.2  I will be able to understand and use the rate of natural increase and population doubling time to explain population growth and decline. 

     IMP-2.A.3  I will understand that social, cultural, political, and economic factors influence fertility, mortality, and migration rates. 

Lesson/Activity: Pirate Prep; Procedures/Rules/Policies; Mr. Sinns Review Video 2.4; DTM Speed Dating Activity

Resources: Mr. Sinns Review Video 2.4

Thursday

2.5 The Demographic Transition Model

Standard(s): 3B Describe spatial patterns presented in maps and in quantitative and geospatial data.

LT: IMP-2.B Explain theories of population growth and decline.

SC: IMP-2.B.1 I will use the demographic transition model to explain population change over time.

 IMP-2.B.2 I will understand that the epidemiological transition explains causes of changing death rates.

Lesson/Activity: Pirate Prep; Review of Policies/Procedures/Rules; Mr. Sinns Review Video 2.5; DTM Speed Dating Activity

Resources: Mr. Sinns Review Video 2.5

Friday

2.6 Malthusian Theory

Standard(s):2B Explain spatial relationships in a specified context or region of the world, using geographic concepts, processes, models, or theories. 

LT: IMP-2.B I will explain theories of population growth and decline.

SC: IMP-2.B.3 I will be able to analyze population change and its consequences by using the Malthusian theory and its critiques.

Lesson/Activity: Pirate Prep; Mr Sinns Video 2.6; Powerpoint; Notes; Finish DTM Dating.

Resources: Mr. Sinns Video 2.6