What is the capital city of Wales?

Which of these is not a nation of the UK?

Population density varies across the United Kingdom.

Which of these numbers is the approximate population of Wales?

Which of these numbers is the approximate population of Scotland?

How is the population distributed in the UK?

Which of these is the capital city of Scotland

There is currently not enough food being produced around the world to feed everyone on the planet.

One consequence of a rapidly growing population can be high levels of pollution and poor air quality.

Potential benefit or potential challenge of an ageing population? More jobs available for younger people.

Potential benefit or potential challenge of an ageing population? Fewer people to pay tax.

Potential benefit or potential challenge of an ageing population? Reduced pollution and impact on the environment.

Potential benefit or potential challenge of an ageing population? More people who are more likely to need healthcare support.

“A lack of food is the biggest population challenge of our time.” To what extent do you agree? - End of lesson quiz

Recap the key points from each of the lessons that they have studied, and consider how to organise them to respond to this statement

In this lesson, we will start to write an essay about the world's population, and some of the challenges that we face with a growing and ageing population. This will be an excellent chance to revisit all of the key themes and ideas from the unit, and allow you to organise and apply your knowledge.

Geography

Y6 Geography

Key Stage 2

Year 6

"A lack of food is the biggest population challenge of our time": to what extent do you agree? (Part 1)

Population

UNIT

Where are all the people?

Why does population change?

What is a population pyramid?

What challenges can a growing population present?

What challenges do people face living in slums?

What challenges can an ageing population present?

How can we make sure there is enough food for everyone on Earth?

"A lack of food is the biggest population challenge of our time": to what extent do you agree? (Part 2)

Life in a slum is very similar for all people living there.

Approximately how many people around the world live in slums?

Slums tend to be densely populated.

Japan has an ageing population.

What do population pyramids show?

Which country has the largest population in the world?

By 2050, experts believe that the population of Earth will be about

Which continent has the most youthful population?

Approximately how many people around the world are overweight?

What was the world population in 1800?

Lesson overview:"A lack of food is the biggest population challenge of our time": to what extent do you agree? (Part 1)

Core Content

Population: