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Population Education @PopulationEd

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Population Education@PopulationEd
3 Sep 2024
The #Worldof8Billion International student video contest is now accepting entries for the 2024-2025 school year! Check out this year's global topics, background readings and new mini-grant opportunities for teachers more on the website! hubs.ly/Q02NnY5d0
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As of today, we will no longer be using this account! Changes to the platform and its leadership do not align with our values. You can find us active on many other social media accounts (linked below!) Hope to see you there!
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Here's an updated link to follow us on Bsky! Hope to connect with you there! bsky.app/profile/populatione…
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And we're also on Linkedin! :) linkedin.com/company/populat…

Population Education | LinkedIn

Population Education | 312 followers on LinkedIn. Hands-on lessons and PD that help educators teach the real-world impact of human population growth. | Population Education, a program of Population...

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Here's our Facebook page-- facebook.com/PopulationEduca…

Population Education | Washington D.C. DC

Population Education, Washington D. C. 2,130 likes · 33 talking about this · 5 were here. Population Education provides K-12 curricula and professional development to support teachers in teaching...

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Our latest #PopEdBigNumbers blog helps students and adults alike to understand large numbers. From estimations with guessing jar games to number lines, check out these helpful ways to expand on the countless possibilities of teaching big numbers! hubs.ly/Q02_vWxB0

Understanding Large Numbers: Simplifying the Concept for All Ages - Population Education

In order to be thoughtful participants in society, people need to be able to comprehend and make decisions based on... Read more »

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We may be wrapping up International Human Right's week, but every day is an opportunity to stand up for justice, equality, and dignity for all people! Let’s keep pushing for a world where everyone’s rights are respected and upheld. 🌟 hubs.ly/Q02_vHy90
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Books, videos, and art can also help us visualize large numbers! Check out our blog on how to make big numbers more relatable with a bit of creativity for students below! #PopEdBigNumbers hubs.ly/Q02_9LyN0

Visualizing Large Numbers: Making Sense of the Massive - Population Education

It can be difficult to grasp massively large numbers. Human brains are wired to interpret smaller numbers, and struggle to... Read more »

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With more than 100 billion stars in the galaxy, you might be wondering how to visualize this number. 🤔 One way is to start with the power of estimation, using a small number then working your way up. Check out some examples below! #PopEdBigNumbers hubs.ly/Q02_920B0
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Don't miss our last #Worldof8Billion virtual session this Wednesday 12/11 from 4:30-5:00pm (ET)! We will be joined by a panel of teachers who are sharing their tips and advice for teaching the contest in classes! Register below: hubs.ly/Q02-Z6N90
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Here's a #PopEdBigNumbers riddle for your Friday-- will you choose to accept the deal? Check out more riddles and ways to conceptualize big numbers with our '100 days of school' celebration resources! ⬇️⬇️ hubs.ly/Q02-JDNX0
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In #APHumanGeo, students will learn about the ecumene, which is how geographers refer to areas where people live around the world. Our latest blog shows how you can use our dot video and World Population History website to expand on these lessons! hubs.ly/Q02-x7Tl0

Exploring the Ecumene: Video Shows Where People Live Around the World - Population Education

Places where people live, areas referred to by geographers as the ecumene, are referenced throughout the AP Human Geography course.... Read more »

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Population Balance@PopnBalance
30 Nov 2024
Our new podcast episode with Pam Wasserman and Hannah Evans of @popconnect shares insights from the oldest grassroots population organization in the U.S. - including on the challenges of discussing population in today’s polarized political climate. populationbalance.org/podcas…
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Population Education is now on Blue Sky! We'd love to connect-- check us out below! hubs.ly/Q02-mlxF0
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One week until our free virtual workshop for educators on exploring how to teach #PopEdBigNumbers! Big numbers = big fun, so come multiply the excitement by registering below! 🧮 hubs.ly/Q02-d8Th0
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Today in #PopEdBigNumbers, we're looking at how you can make extremely large numbers resonate with students! Check out these helpful visualization examples below: hubs.ly/Q02Z-rK40

How to Make Extreme Numbers Resonate

Here are three examples of data visualizations that make huge numbers, tiny numbers, and moving numbers easier to grasp.

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Happy Thanksgiving! We're grateful for all of the natural resources that make holiday traditions possible. Curious about how much water went into your feast this year? Use the water calculator tool on our blog post and comment below! #PopEdBigNumbers hubs.ly/Q02ZqyhZ0
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#COP29 ended in a disputed agreement with developing countries to receive $300 billion/yr, falling short of the $1.3 trillion they hoped for. How can we visualize what numbers this big mean? Interact with "Wealth Shown to Scale" to see: hubs.ly/Q02Zzn_x0 #PopEdBigNumbers
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Our Quick Trip to 8 Billion and World Population Map posters are looking great in the classroom! 🤩 thanks for sharing!
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26 Nov 2024
Put up some of the swag handed out from @PopulationEd at #NCSS2024! Students love the new posters! #APHG #PopulationEducation
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This week in #PopEdBigNumbers, we're sharing our lesson plan 'Population Circle,' which can be simulated with elementary and high school students alike! Click below to download the free resource with global and U.S. numbers, also available in Spanish: hubs.ly/Q02Y3xVs0

Population Circle: World Population History Activity

Discover interactive Population Education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.

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Esta lección también está disponible en español: populationeducation.org/reso…

Circulo de la poblacion (Population Circle) - Population Education

Discover interactive Population Education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.

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Check out our latest #Worldof8Billion blog with tips and video editing/animation tools used by past contest winners! Share your progress working on your project with our hashtag- we can't wait to see what you come up with 📽️ hubs.ly/Q02ZqGQm0

Animation, Content Creation, and Video Editing Tools - Suggestions from Past World of 8 Billion...

Looking for the right software to create or edit your World of 8 Billion video? With so many tools out...

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