SUBJECTS: Social Studies

TOPICS: Demographic Transition Model, Economics, Education, Fertility/Mortality, Energy, International Comparisons, Land Use, Public Health, World Population Trends/History, Urbanization, Wealth & Poverty

Resource Overview

In this engaging global studies activity, students role-play as residents of five major world regions to compare key statistics related to health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Through data analysis and collaborative discussion, students gain insight into how geographic, demographic, health, and socioeconomic factors influence people around the world.

Use this video alongside our Food for Thought lesson plan in middle and high school social studies classs. To download a free copy of the lesson plan PDF, click the green button below.

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