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Class Discussion Question. Compare the demographic indicators for Africa South of the Sahara (pg 232) with those of North America (pg #89) and Europe (pg #334). Write down at least 2 good observations. Here is the plan….

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Class Discussion Question

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  1. Class Discussion Question Compare the demographic indicators for Africa South of the Sahara (pg 232) with those of North America (pg #89) and Europe (pg #334). Write down at least 2 good observations.

  2. Here is the plan… • Students will be able to compare demographic information from several different regions. • Students will be able to understand the population issues that confront Sub Saharan Africa. • Students will relate population trends to settlement patterns of Sub Saharan Africa.

  3. Read • Population and Settlement: Young and Restless on pages #231 to #233. • Summarize this passage by writing 3 to 5 sentences.

  4. You are my density… • Population density is the number of people per unit of land. • Physiological density is the number of people per unit of arable land. • Agricultural density is the number of farmers per unit of arable land.

  5. Population Density Map

  6. Geography

  7. TRend • Sub Saharan Africa is the least urbanized part of the world. • However, Sub Saharan Africa is becoming more urbanized every year!!

  8. Traditional

  9. Cattle herders

  10. Modern

  11. Read • “Family Size” from page #233 in the textbook. • What factors contribute to high birth rates in many parts of Sub Saharan Africa? • How did / do many African governments now look at family size? • How do many people in the western world look at family size in this region?

  12. Too many kids??? • Safety Net - Africans look at children as economically advantageous. • Playing the odds - High Infant mortality rates. • Cultural – I am a MAN! • Religious – Many Africans will not use contraception because of their religious / cultural beliefs.

  13. Demographic Time Bomb? • What potential problems could arise from continued population growth in this region of the world? • How serious do you think this problem could become?

  14. Population Matters • Population in Sub Saharan Africa is growing at a rapid pace. • A large percentage of the population is under the age of 15. • Nations with very young populations tend to be less stable than “older” nations. WHY?

  15. Here is the plan… • Students will be able to understand the population issues that confront Sub Saharan Africa. • Students will be able to compare demographic information from several different regions. • Students will relate population trends to settlement patterns of Sub Saharan Africa.

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