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Chapter 9.2

Chapter 9.2. Changing Population Trends. Thursday, February 6. 9.2—Changing Population Trends. Key Questions: What are the problems associated with population growth? Are the proposed problems actually problems? What solutions exist for such problems?

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Chapter 9.2

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  1. Chapter 9.2 Changing Population Trends

  2. Thursday, February 6 9.2—Changing Population Trends • Key Questions: • What are the problems associated with population growth? • Are the proposed problems actually problems? • What solutions exist for such problems? • How effective are these proposed solutions? • How do population growth trends differ between developed and developing countries? • What are the population projections for the next century? Today you will focus on the bluequestions. 9:15- 10:05

  3. Tasks Go over answers to homework questions aloud. When you have finished discussing them, click here to check your answers. Answer #4-5 on p. 247 aloud as a class. Ann-Houston is our moderator/note taker. Take notes here. View a background slide here, then on your own or aloud as a class (take a vote) read the Article: “Time running out for China's one-child policy after three decades” and write a one page reflection on the policy. Consider these questions. 9:15- 10:05

  4. Homework Answers #1-3, p. 247 • Describe three problems caused by rapid human population growth. • Possible answers include: the shortage of fuel wood, poor water quality, and impacts on land; however, you could argue that this question is invalid since the growth is not the problem, but instead a lack of good stewardship and environmental education • Compare population growth in more-developed countries to population growth in less developed countries. • Less developed countries typically have higher birth rates and lower life expectancies than developed countries. • Describe worldwide population projections for the next 50 years. • The worldwide population is expected to continue to increase for the next 50 years and reach between 8 and 11 billion. The exact amount of increase is uncertain. Back to Tasks 9:15- 10:05

  5. Discussion Questions- Ann-Houston 4. Compare the pros and cons of the strategies nations have used to reduce population growth. Continue to next question 9:15- 10:05

  6. Discussion Questions 5. Do you think that simply changing birth rates will cause a nation to undergo further development? Yes? No? Why? Back to Tasks 9:15- 10:05

  7. China’s One Child Policy Background Info • 1949- Formation of People’s Republic of China • Government officials expressed concern for growing population, but did not make big efforts to reduce it • 1964 – China’s first Family Planning Office established to encourage and distribute widespread contraception for the purposes of reducing population growth • 1980– One Child Policy put into place with a second child sometimes allowed if families sought a permit • Infamous for brutal government enforcement for those who refuse to comply, such as involuntary abortions and sterilizations sometimes resulting in death of the mother • November 2013– Policy relaxed to allow 2 children in a family if one parent is an only child Back to Tasks 9:15- 10:05

  8. Reflection Questions to Consider • Read article about 1-child policy in China and write 1 page reflection answering the questions (you may write or type it): • Is/was it a good policy? • What are the economic ramifications of the policy? • What are the moral/emotional/psychological ramifications of the policy? • You may conduct additional research online if you wish—Reflection is due Monday. To Homework 9:15- 10:05

  9. Homework • Finish reflection for Monday • Read “A Modest Proposal” and be prepared to discuss the main idea in class tomorrow (read at least p. 1-2 and the contextual note on p. 5…that will suffice) 9:15-10:05

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