TOPIC 1:
POPULATION DENSITY AND DISTRIBUTION
This topic introduces the concepts of
population distribution and density, using various tools like line graphs and
population pyramids to analyse demographic data. It also addresses the
implications of overpopulation and underpopulation.
Conclusion
The lessons on population density and
distribution underscore the importance of understanding how populations are
spread across regions and the factors influencing this distribution. Through
graphical analysis and demographic models, students gain insights into the
challenges and benefits associated with different population densities,
particularly in terms of resources and social structures.
Key Points
🌍 Population Distribution: Understanding how and why populations
are spread across various regions.
📊 Population Density: Analysing the number of people per unit area
and its implications on resources and services.
📈 Population Line Graphs: Using graphical representations to track
changes in population over time.
🏢 Population Pyramids: Examining age and gender distribution
within a population.
⚖️ Overpopulation vs. Underpopulation: Exploring the consequences
of having too many or too few people in an area.
Summary
- Population Distribution and Density: Introduction to the concepts of how populations are spread out
and concentrated in different areas, and the factors influencing these
patterns.
- Population Line Graphs:
Examination of line graphs as a tool for visualizing and understanding
trends in population growth and decline over time.
- Population Pyramid:
Exploration of population pyramids as a method to illustrate the age and
gender structure of a population, revealing patterns of population growth
or decline.
- Overpopulation and Underpopulation: Analysis of the effects of overpopulation, such as strain on
resources, and underpopulation, including potential economic decline.
TOPIC 2:
POPULATION TRENDS
This topic explores the dynamics of population
change, focusing on life expectancy, diseases, social problems, and the
sustainability of resources. It includes a comparative study between Papua New
Guinea and China.
Conclusion
The lessons on population trends provide a
comprehensive understanding of how populations evolve over time, influenced by
factors like life expectancy, health crises, and resource management. The
comparative study highlights differences in population policies and their
outcomes between Papua New Guinea and China.
Key Points
📉 Population Change: Understanding how and why populations
increase or decrease over time.
⏳ Life Expectancy: Examination of factors that influence the
average lifespan of individuals in a population.
🦠 Diseases and Epidemics: Exploring the impact of health crises on
population dynamics.
👥 Population and Social Problems: Discussion on how population trends
contribute to social challenges like poverty and unemployment.
♻️ Population Sustainability: The relationship between population
growth and the sustainable use of resources.
Summary
- Population Change:
Detailed exploration of how and why populations grow or shrink, influenced
by birth rates, death rates, and migration.
- Life Expectancy:
Analysis of the factors that affect how long people live, including
healthcare, lifestyle, and environmental conditions.
- Diseases and Epidemics:
Examination of how health crises, such as epidemics, can drastically alter
population trends.
- Population and Social Problems:
Discussion on the social challenges that arise from certain population
trends, including issues like unemployment and housing shortages.
- Population and Sustainability of Resources: Exploration of how population growth impacts the availability and
sustainability of natural resources, emphasizing the need for balanced
growth.
- Comparative Study – Papua New Guinea and China: Comparison of population policies and their outcomes in two very
different countries, highlighting lessons learned from each.
TOPIC 3:
MIGRATION
This topic covers the various types of
migration, from prehistoric movements to modern-day migrations in the Pacific,
with a case study on Fiji.
Conclusion
The lessons on migration provide a historical
and contemporary perspective on why and how people move from one place to
another. By studying different types of migration, students gain an
understanding of the causes and effects of these movements, particularly in the
Pacific region.
Key Points
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Types of Migration: Overview of different forms of migration, including voluntary and
forced movements.
🏞️ Prehistoric Migration: Exploration of early human migrations and
their impact on global population distribution.
🌊 Migration in the Pacific: Study of migration patterns specific
to the Pacific region, including cultural and economic drivers.
🇫🇯 Case Study: Migration in Fiji: In-depth analysis of migration
patterns in Fiji, examining the reasons behind migration and its effects on the
country.
Summary
- Types of Migration:
Introduction to the different types of migration, including internal,
international, voluntary, and forced migration.
- Prehistoric Migration: Exploration
of the earliest human migrations, their routes, and the impact they had on
the global spread of humanity.
- Migration in the Pacific:
Study of migration patterns within the Pacific region, with a focus on the
cultural, economic, and environmental factors driving these movements.
- Case Study: Migration in Fiji:
Detailed case study examining the specific migration trends in Fiji,
looking at the causes, patterns, and impacts on the local population and
economy.
TOPIC 4:
THE PULL OF THE CITY
This topic examines the phenomenon of
urbanization, particularly the challenges associated with it in Papua New
Guinea.
Conclusion
The lessons on urbanization highlight the
rapid movement of people towards cities and the numerous challenges that arise
from this trend. By focusing on Papua New Guinea, the curriculum offers a
localized perspective on global urbanization issues, including housing,
infrastructure, and social services.
Key Points
🏙️ Urbanization: Understanding the process of urbanization and its
driving factors.
🚧 Urban Challenges: Exploration of the challenges that cities face
due to rapid urbanization, such as overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure.
🇵🇬 Urbanization in Papua New Guinea: Examination of the specific
urbanization trends and challenges in Papua New Guinea.
Summary
- Urbanization and its Challenges:
Introduction to urbanization, its causes, and the various challenges that
arise as more people move into cities.
- Urbanization in Papua New Guinea:
Focus on the unique urbanization trends in Papua New Guinea, exploring how
rapid city growth impacts the country’s infrastructure and social
services.
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