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Population Growth Discussion Worksheet

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Population Growth Discussion Worksheet

Population growth chart illustration

🎯 Learning Objectives - "I Can" Statements

I can explain what population growth means

I can describe how population affects resources

I can compare population in different areas

I can think critically about population challenges

📚 Part 1: Understanding Population Growth

1. What does "population" mean?

The number of people living in an area

The size of a city

The amount of land available

The number of houses in a town

2. Which factors cause population to grow? (Check all that apply)

More babies are born

People move to the area

Better healthcare helps people live longer

More jobs become available

3. Your town had 5,000 people in 2010 and 7,500 people in 2020. How many people moved to your town or were born during that time?

Answer: _____________ people

4. Think & Discuss: Why might people choose to move to a new city or state?

🌍 Part 2: Population and Resources

5. When population grows quickly, what resources might become harder to find?

Housing

Clean water

Food

Schools and hospitals

Jobs

6. Critical Thinking: A small farming town discovers oil nearby. Predict what might happen to its population and explain why.
7. Problem Solving: Your city's population doubled in 10 years. You are the mayor. What are TWO things you would do to help your city handle this growth?

Solution 1: _________________________________________________

Solution 2: _________________________________________________

8. Extension Activity (Advanced): Research and compare the population growth of two US states. Explain what factors might cause their different growth rates.

✅ Success Criteria & Reflection

9. Self-Assessment: Rate your understanding (circle one number for each):

Understanding population growth: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 (1=need help, 5=expert)

Connecting population to resources: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 (1=need help, 5=expert)

Thinking critically about solutions: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 (1=need help, 5=expert)

10. Reflection: What is one new thing you learned about population growth today?

Dyslexia-Friendly Option: Students may complete questions 6-8 orally with a partner or teacher instead of writing responses.

Differentiation Support: Visual learners can draw diagrams for questions 6-7. English language learners may use their home language for initial brainstorming before translating to English.

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