Answers to the following questions, elaborating on your opinions. The first link will have you find out the world's population when you were born. Then, view the World Population video in the second link.
The World Population & Me: How many people were there on the planet when you were born?
The World Population Video: How will the world population change in the future?
How will the world population change in the future?
Read the postings by two students and challenge positions that differ from yours. In all cases, cite evidence from the web sites to bolster your arguments.
Were you surprised at the current size of the human population or at its changes since your year of birth?
After viewing the video, answer the following questions:
How many people do you believe the earth can support without dire environmental damage?
Should developed countries help slow the population growth of developing countries? If so, what sorts of methods should be employed to do this?