Human Populations and Movement · Human Geography

The Demographic Transition Model

Studying the stages of population growth and the challenges of aging vs. youthful populations.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the role of women in society influence national birth rates?
  2. 2What are the economic risks for countries with rapidly aging populations?
  3. 3Why do some nations fail to move through the demographic transition stages?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Geo.7.9-12C3: D2.Geo.8.9-12
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: Human Populations and Movement
Period: Human Geography

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