the average number of years a person is expected to live

a regular payment made during retirement from an investment fund

services provided to individuals to treat and prevent illness

anything to do with money, jobs, and resources

Population challenges: ageing populations

Geography

Our global population

Population density

GIS: Analysing the distribution of the world's population

The population of the UK

Population structure

GIS: Analysing the population of the UK

Migration around the world

Migration in the UK

Diversity and change in the local area

Population challenges: overpopulation and underpopulation

The future of the world's population

This unit teaches pupils about the changing size and distribution of the world's population and how these can be affected by factors such as migration. Through examining a range of examples, pupils will develop an understanding of how countries react to different population challenges.

Population: where do people live?

Which of the following is a primary reason for the increase in global life expectancy?

What is an economic impact of an ageing population?

Which country is known for having a high life expectancy and an ageing population?

Why does a low birth rate contribute to an ageing population?

On a population pyramid, what do the different sides represent?

Which of these characteristics does a tall population pyramid suggest?

What does a steady or rectangular shape in a population pyramid indicate?

A population pyramid with a very wide base is most likely to be found in which type of country?

Which age group is typically found at the top of a population pyramid?

What does a low top in a population pyramid suggest?

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Population challenges: ageing populations

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.