Asian-American Timeline 1763-1992
This timeline has the content of movement of Asians to the United States during the time period
covered. A lesson link is at the top of the page.A Growing Population: Mexico
Think about the demographic future of Mexico and explore the possible ramifications of that future on trade, migration, urban development, and more.AP Population Unit Plans
This site has an extensive, long range, unit which is based on part II, "Population", of the AP Human Geography outline. In addition to the normal, well developed plans, this unit includes data sets, questions, an extensive list of web sites (not used else where in this site, but also note that many URLs have errors in the address) and references. Don't forget to scroll down to find a sample lesson on "Population: Effects of pro and anti-natalist policies".Bringing Up Baby
In this lesson, students explore why a government might want to influence its citizens with regards to decreasing or increasing the birthrate. Students draft laws related to how governments might influence the birthrate and write analytical essays assessing the laws they created.Census Sensibility
In this lesson, students examine the importance of the census and census data collection methods. Students use the Census Bureau's Web site to gather statistical data, create graphs comparing state and national populations, and compose written reflections on why the census is necessary.Hmong of St. Paul
This lesson was created at an AP Human Geography Institute. It is meant to illustrate the key concepts and principles of immigration, refugees and migration, using the some of the experiences of the Hmong.Kiss Dust
This lesson is about the concept of refugees and is based on the book, Kiss the Dust, by Elizabeth Laird (1992).Migrations of Refugees-Case Studies
Students will apply knowledge of concepts of Migration studies, specifically related to contemporary refugee issues. Students will construct a choropleth map using census data to understand the migration of refugees from Laos to Saint Paul, MN. Students will apply Migration theories at the Global, national and local scales.Migrant Workers in Lesotho
This Peace Corps lesson focuses on economic patterns of movement related to location of natural resources in southern
Africa.Natural Disasters
An online introduction to Natural Disasters from the University of Michigan.Population Geography Index of Lessons
This index will connect to several lessons dealing with population. The lessons were written at an AP Institute. There are also links to other AP topics.Refugees- the St. Paul Hmong
As a result of this lesson on migration and refugees, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the ways that immigration, migration, and refugees are used in Human Geography.Taiwan on Shaky Ground
Students work in groups to examine how various elements of Taiwan's infrastructure were affected in the September 21, 1999 earthquake by analyzing a number of newspaper articles on the quake and its aftermath.Why People Move
Craig Hattam, a Minnesota Geography teacher, has developed a home page with lessons and links on immigration.Worlds Apart
In this lesson, students examine the similarities and differences among the experience of modern-day immigrants through investigating the personal experiences of several immigrants.Who's Backyard?
As a means of giving meaning to racism in modern society, this lesson adds the dimension of environmentalism, therefore, taking it into the area of political geography. The advancement of technology has brought with it the problem of toxic and hazardous wastes. Where do we put them? Why do we dispose of these wastes in the places we do? Who makes these decisions?
