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United States -- Population A Look at the Population Density of the United States 
 This high school lesson plan focuses on population density, "the term that describes the number of individuals occupying an area in relation to the size of that area." Topics include the use of population density maps and U.S. Census Bureau data. Part of the Xpeditions project of the National Geographic Society. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/01/g912/density.html Topics: Lesson Plans, Statistics Last updated Jun 22, 2006 PopClocks
The estimated population of the World and the United States--right now! From the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html Topics: Social Science Last updated Nov 18, 2003 Population Research Center
"The Population Research Center at NORC [National Opinion Research Center] and the University of Chicago ... is an interdisciplinary research center designed to facilitate high-quality population research conducted by its researchers — economists, sociologists, and other population scientists." The site features browsable discussion papers (on topics such as education, marriage, and racial equality), information about and data from research projects and surveys, and related links. Note: Some data files require special programs or conversion. http://popcenter.uchicago.edu/ Topics: Education, Social Science Last updated Oct 26, 2009 Sierra Club Population Policies
Contains the official text of various Sierra Club policies related to population growth and its effect on the environment. Covers adopted policies related to immigration, birth control, and the need for population control in both the United States and other countries. http://www.sierraclub.org/policy/conservation/population.pdf Topics: Environment, Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Jul 2, 2008 |
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