April 16: Studying Populations

Today we ripped through section 1.2 in our text on populations and population growth rates.  I also had a population density worksheet that Ii wanted to use as homework that 1st period got through, however 2nd period didn’t get to it.  Wednesday a paper is going to be due on this question: “if we solve the hunger crisis worldwide, what happens to our population and what problems, if any, arise?”  This question is a tough one and I’m expecting between 1-3 pages written on it.  I want to see the kids really consider the ramifications of population growth and how it relates to poverty, hunger and other social issues.