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Population Dynamics in the United States
Discipline
Social Studies
Grades
11, 12, Postsecondary
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Professional Commentary

This website provides outstanding demographic information about the American population and poses tough questions like, "Can America sustain a population of a billion?" The information reflects recent population trends. Due to the the large volume of information, the teacher may want to pre-select appropriate information for use in a handout or presentation.

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Common Core ELA - Technical Standards - Literacy Strand
Ohio Social Studies Academic Content Standards (2010)
Course: Contemporary World Issues
Sustainability
11. 
Decisions about human activities made by individuals and societies have implications for both current and future generations, including intended and unintended consequences.
12. 
Sustainability issues are interpreted and treated differently by people viewing them from various political, economic and cultural perspectives.
Social Studies Standards (2001)
Geography
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
3.
Explain how colonization, westward expansion, immigration and advances in transportation and communication changed geographic patterns in the United States.