Overpopulation: occurs when a population of a species exceeds the carrying capacity of its ecological niche. Overpopulation is a function of the number of individuals compared to the relevant resources, such as the water and essential nutrients they need to survive. It can result from an increase in births, a decline in mortality rates, an increase inimmigration, or an unsustainablebiome and depletion of resources.

How many people can live on planet Earth???

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Issues

• Fresh Water
• Food Supply
• Pollution
• Global Warming
•  Life Expectancy (countries with fast growing populations)
• Epidemics/Pandemics
• Depletion of Natural Resources
• Jobs/ Economy
• Landfills/ Garbage disposal
• Case Studies ( India, China, Mexico, etc)

Inquiry/ Research

How has _______________ been effected by Global Population?  What is/can be done to overcome/sustain any problems?

Step 1 - Explore - Choose Topic, Develop Questions

Step 2 - Investigate - Select Information (Internet/Books, Encyclopedia, OPAC)

Step 3 - Processing - Analyze, Organize, Evaluate ( Learn and Be able to Teach)

Step 4 - Create - Transfer Knowledge, Present (Select a Presentation Tool)

Presentations must include - 

Information in your own words

Chart(s)

map(s)

Select a presentation tool that works

Presentation Length ( 5 minutes minimum)

Rubric

Geography Rubric 2013.pdf