The Population Problem

Topics: Why study population?   Community   Problems Define the problem   Make an estimate   Devise a method Graph the Data   Gather data   Using Excel Analyze the Data   Questions to ask   Compare predictions Present Findings    Create presentation    Combine & load slides   Using PowerPoint

Why study population? As we saw in the brainstorming exercise, many of the problems facing us in the next 20 years are related to having MORE PEOPLE in the same area. Therefore, we should get an idea of how population grows to better understand future issues. Make an estimate Estimate the current population of: Region Population The World   The Unites States   Wake County   Estimate the rate of growth for each region: Region Growth Rate The World   The Unites States   Wake County   Go on to Devise a Method

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