Introduction
Population Pyramid

 

This resource pack describes and explains what are the global patterns of population change through:

  • interpretation of world population distribution
  • interpretation of the demographic transition model
  • interpretation of differing population structures

These materials support the Global Citizenship and Interdependence element of the WJEC GCSE geography (A - mainstream) specification, in particular the key question "What are the global patterns of population change?" The materials also offer the learning experiences of interpreting maps and graphs.

Animation and graphics are used to show the dynamic nature of population change. A set of background notes is provided as guidance for the teacher.

Starter activity
Overview of the world's population and distribution as well as the the lesson objectives.

Main session part 1
Looking at the 5 stages of the demographic transition model. Also identify which country is at which stage of the model.

Main session part 2
Population pyramids - interpreting a variety of different pyramids.

Plenary
Check your understanding by completing statements about the demographic transition model and population pyramids

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