1) An introduction to population KS4- movie

This movie helps to introduce this topic at KS4 level, looking at a variety of issues that pupils will encounter. To enlarge the movie click on the tab in the bottom right hand corner

1) An introduction to population- movie KS3

This is a movie to introduce the topic of population, helping pupils to recap prior knowledge and get a taste of the topic. To enlarge the movie, click on the tab in the bottom right hand corner.   

1b) An introduction to changing population- population growth example

This presentation gives a visual representation about the speed of population growth.

1c) Population clock

This population clock hosts all sorts of other statistics. This will help to introduce the topic of changing population and also in sparking discussion within the classroom. 

(Source- http://www.poodwaddle.com/clocks/worldclock/)

2a) Where do people live- presentation

These resources get pupils thinking about where people live around the world and the reasons why. This is a presentation looking at examples of places, and whether they are densely populated or not. The presentation includes a little match up quiz to get pupils thinking straight away!

2b) Where do people live- worksheet

These resources get pupils thinking about where people live around the world and the reasons why. This is a population distribution worksheet.

2c) Analysing population- population pyramids

This presentation shows the function of population pyramids. It looks at a variety of examples and shows how the shape of the pyramids can vary for a range of scenarios.

2d) Analysing population- demographic transition model

This presentation demostrates the demographic transtion model. It takes a look at each stage in depth outlining the birth rates and death rates and the reasons for them.

3a) Population distribution- reasons presentation

This presentation focusses on where people around the world live and the physical and human reasons why.

3b) Population distribution- comparing presentation

This presentation compares population distribution in the UK, USA and Australia.

3c) Population distribution- where do people live worksheet (colour version)

This worksheet accompanies the 3a) Population distribution- reasons presentation. This is a colour version.

3d) Population distribution- where do people live worksheet (black and white version)

This worksheet accompanies the 3a) Population distribution- reasons presentation. This is a black and white version.

3e) Population growth presentation

This presentation provides pupils with a visual stimulus highlighting the alarming rate at which the world\'s population is growing.

4a) Population problems- population policy compared

This presentation looks at the difference in approach to population problems by the two population heavyweights, China and India.

4b) Population problems- movie

This movie focusses on population problems in both MEDCs and LEDCs. It discusses the problems of ageing population and declining population is some areas within MEDCs and the problem of growing population in LEDCs.

4c) Population problems- population policy compared worksheet

This worksheet is designed to accompany the population policy compared worksheet.

4d) Population problems- India's population policy movie

This movie demonstrates India's very different approach to managing their increasing population. It looks at the strategies employed and reflects upon whether they are successful enough.

4e) Population problems- China's one child policy movie

This movie demonstrates the drastic approach taken by the Chinese government in response to a rapidly growing population. It looks at all aspects of the policy from its enforcement to its after effectts.

5) Settlement patterns and hierarchy- presentation

This presentation looks at the different shapes of settlements whilst also focussing on the settlement hierarchy.

6a) Settlement sites- movie

These resources help pupils to think about the reasons that people have settled in certain places. This is a movie to introduce the concept of settlement sites. To enlarge the movie click the tab in the bottom right hand corner.

6b) Settlement sites- presentation

This settlement sites presentation puts pupils in the shoes of the Romans, as they have to analyse a selection of sites, filling in their worksheets in order to decide on a good location to settle.

6c) Settlement sites- worksheet

This worksheet accompanies the settlement sites presentation. It gets pupils thinking about settlement sites and the reasons for them.

7) Land use- movie

There is a movie to introduce the different parts of a settlement are used. It also looks at the issue of changing land use in settlements. This leads into a skills based task looking at the impacts of the Cardiff Bay developments, where docklands have been converted into more modern developments.