Lesson Plan

The Ghost of Populations Past

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Middle schoolers study population distribution and survivorship curves by collecting data regarding age of death of humans from either tombstones, newspapers, or other community resources. Students analyze data by creating graphs and population pyramids.

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Resource Details
Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Year
1991
Usage Permissions
Fine Print