Introduction
WELCOME
SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY
TOPIC: POPULATION
DURATION: 80 MINUTES
Description:This topic focuses on population studies
Key terms: Population, Demography ,Population density ,Population Density and Distribution , Birth and Death rate
Main objective: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to (PSBAT): Determine the importance of population studies.
Specific Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to (PSBAT):
- Define Population
- Define the Terms used in population Studies.
- Determine the factors that lead to population increase
- Explain the factors that lead to population increase and decline.
- Examine the factors affecting population density and distribution
Population is a term referring to the total human inhabitants of a specified area, such as a city, country, or continent, at a given time. Population study as a discipline is known as demography. It is concerned with the size, composition, and distribution of populations; their patterns of change over time through births, deaths, and migration; and the determinants and consequences of such changes. Population studies yield knowledge important for planning, particularly by governments, in fields such as health, education, housing, social security, employment, and environmental preservation. Such studies also provide information needed to formulate government population policies, which seek to modify demographic trends in order to achieve economic and social objectives.
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Task
1. What is population?
2. What are some of the terms used in population Studies?
3. What are some of the factors that lead to population Increase and population decline?
4. What factors affect population density and distribution ?
Process
Step 1 .The pupils will be grouped into fives groups.
Step 2.The Pupils will be required to Discuss in their respective groups
Step 3.Before Starting the discussion the Pupils should assign themselves roles the particular groups of students will each be required to chose a
-chairperson
-Secretary
-Time keeper
Step 4 After discussing the pupils will be required to present their work in front of the class to the teacher and their fellow pupils
Evaluation
GRADING STANDARDS:
Below 40% POOR 40% - 50% FAIR 50% - 70 % GOOD 70 % -80% VERY GOOD 80% -100 % EXCELLENT