Class Discussion Question

Compare the demographic indicators for Africa South of the

Sahara (pg 232) with those of North America (pg #89) and

Europe (pg #334). Write down at least 2 good observations.

Students will be able to compare demographic information from several different regions.

Students will be able to understand the population issues that confront Sub Saharan Africa.

Students will relate population trends to settlement patterns of Sub Saharan Africa.

Here is the plan…

Population and Settlement: Young and Restless on pages #231 to #233.

Summarize this passage by writing 3 to 5 sentences.

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Population density is the number of people per unit of land.

Physiological density is the number of people per unit of arable land.

Agricultural density is the number of farmers per unit of arable land.

You are my density…

Population Density Map

Geography

Sub Saharan Africa is the least urbanized part of the world.

However, Sub Saharan Africa is becoming more urbanized every year!!

TRend

Traditional

Cattle herders

Modern

“Family Size” from page #233 in the textbook.

What factors contribute to high birth rates in many parts of Sub Saharan Africa?

How did / do many African governments now look at family size?

How do many people in the western world look at family size in this region?

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Safety Net - Africans look at children as economically advantageous.

Playing the odds - High Infant mortality rates.

Cultural – I am a MAN! Religious – Many Africans will not use contraception because of their religious / cultural beliefs.

Too many kids???

What potential problems could arise from continued population growth in this region of the world?

How serious do you think this problem could become?

Demographic Time Bomb?

Population in Sub Saharan Africa is growing at a rapid pace.

A large percentage of the population is under the age of 15.

Nations with very young populations tend to be less stable than “older” nations. WHY?

Population Matters

Students will be able to understand the population issues that confront Sub Saharan Africa.

Students will be able to compare demographic information from several different regions.

Students will relate population trends to settlement patterns of Sub Saharan Africa.

Here is the plan…