Curated OER
Assessing the quality of habitat for Monarch Butterflies
Students use different sampling methods to determine the population size and appropriate space for monarch butterflies. In this averages lesson plan, students complete word problems where they can accurately estimate the size of an...
Curated OER
Lincoln Index
Young scholars use a similar method to the Lincoln Index to estimate a population size.
Curated OER
Differential Equations and Population Growth Lesson
Students calculate the size of the population at a given time, for a population that grows at a rate that is directly proportional to the number of members present in the population. They also calculate the time at which the population...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Estimation and Population Size
Have you ever wanted to take a short cut? How about when doing your math homework? In this experiment you can learn how estimation can save you time doing math calculations. But beware, some estimations are better than others. Can you...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Theme 1: Population and Change: Population Change
This learning module looks at how population changes. Covers population pyramids, the demographic transition model, the problem of a youthful population, how China tries to control the size of its population, and how HIV and AIDS have...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Population Size, Density, and Distribution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will identify and understand the significance of size, density and distribution in the population of organisms.
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Population and Housing Unit Estimates
This site is prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau and has numerous links to topics such as national, state, and county estimates, and much more. Estimates are also available for previous years.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Limiting Factors to Population Growth
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize limiting factors to the population growth and understand how the factors influence the growth in poplution.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Principles of Population Growth
An excellent interactive review from Palomar College of population growth and how it can be described. Try out the interactive calculators of population size.
Other
University of Connecticut: Genetic Drift
A Java simulation of genetic drift where users can select a starting allele frequency, population size, and a maximum number of generations. Simulation gives a graph that shows allele frequency versus generation number.
US Geological Survey
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Resource Management
A variety of activities to show young scholars how population size relates to how land is used in the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. Activities provide opportunities for students to interpret graphs, read maps, research problems, defend a...
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Measuring Population Sizes
Read and understand the concept of ecological population counts and sizes. Hover the mouse over questions to reveal the answers as you sharpen your skills.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Population Size
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How environmental factors put limits on population sizes.
Other
Journal of Statistics Education: A Sample / Population Size Activity
The author of the article admits having had a difficult time in the past when getting students to understand that samples need to contain a substantial portion of the population. Here, an activity is detailed to bring this important fact...
Other
California State University: Biology Labs Online: Demography Lab
A comprehensive set of virtual experiment assignments where students explore four factors that affect the population demographics of seven countries, including population size and structure, mortality, and birth rate. Includes background...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Population Size
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at how environmental factors put limits on population sizes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Population Size, Density, and Distribution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of population size, density, and distribution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Population Size Study Guide
Review information on population size using this study guide.