Population

**Population project**

 * Aim:** to investigate anti-natal and pro-natal policies in selected countries.

** F block: **

 * China** Lauren Adam Timmy


 * Iran** Sophia Jiho Tommaso


 * Egypt** Tahnee Merrette Emir


 * France** Laura Alex Bas Stephen

** H block: **

 * China** Farouk Ben Mariam Seungah


 * Denmark** Hisham Evan Alasdair Catherine


 * Egypt** Hesham Geoff Donald Andreina


 * France** Seif Philip Kayla Johana Sara


 * Process:**

a) Provide a brief demographic profile of the country – e.g. CBD, CDR, IMR, MMR, LE, TFR, stage in DTM, contraceptive use b) Show population pyramids for past, present and future. Describe and account for the trends in the demographic situation that the population pyramids show. c) What is the government’s policy towards population growth? How does it implement its policy? Evaluate the success of the policy. d) What predictions do you have for the future –demographically, socially, economically, politically, environmentally?

1. Create a wiki page that will summarise your research 2. Once everyone has read the pages, be prepared to answer questions from the class about your country’s situation.
 * Product:**
 * Demographic situation and population pyramids (use stats, graphs etc)
 * Government policy, implementation and success
 * Predictions


 * Assessment:**

Wiki page (shared) 15 points Questions (shared) 5 points Effort (individual) 5 points
 * Three parts all detailed and correct, relevant
 * Sources cited
 * Presentation clear and readable
 * All students in group respond
 * Responses provide accurate information and explain further
 * Share workload
 * Cooperate and collaborate

Rubric for wiki page

Self assessment of project

Creating an effective wiki page:
Use your OWN words Cite all sources Be creative Put effort into the page Read the comments made by others and consider them Make sure all spelling and grammar is correct - get a peer to check it too Use appropriate vocabulary that reflects your understanding Embed images/videos and explain why they are there and what you want the reader to understand and think about Layout the page in an attractive, appealing and clear way Make sure the reader learns something and leaves your page thinking ...and perhaps with further questions Use wiki references to link and list your references

Guidelines for creating wiki pages:
• cite sources • assume good faith • don’t edit others’ work without discussion • use wiki discussion tab for all collaboration on content of the page • be aware of copyright rules • use hyperlink to link to other internet sites • use your own words and reference all other material including quotes. • do not use more than one or two sentences from another person’s work at any one time. • be aware that this is a public space - use acceptable vocabulary and accurate spelling • remember that the wiki will be monitored by your teacher • even when working at home, you are still governed by these guidelines and acceptable use at school

Criteria that will be used to grade the wiki page:
-provides information that explains and informs about the topic -uses student’s own words and integrates information from other sources -cites all sources in MLA format -is well designed and creative -is thoughtfully written and very interesting -provides evidence of sufficient effort for the time provided -is edited carefully and has no spelling, punctuation or grammar mistakes -is worked on by all members of the group

IB cohort 2010