Population Density in the USA
What: is the pattern of population density in the USA and how does this pose a threat?
Why: to understand that there is greater risk of a disaster when a hazard threatens an area with a high population density. This exposes more people to the risk of a hazard and can make disasters worse.
How: Using our geographical skills to calculate and present the population density of the USA.
Why: to understand that there is greater risk of a disaster when a hazard threatens an area with a high population density. This exposes more people to the risk of a hazard and can make disasters worse.
How: Using our geographical skills to calculate and present the population density of the USA.
Starter: How good is your geographical knowledge of the USA?
5 minute challenge: How many of the states of the United States of America can you locate on a map
5 minute challenge: How many of the states of the United States of America can you locate on a map
The U.S.: 50 States
With 50 states in total, there are a lot of geography facts to learn about the United States. This map quiz game is here to help. See how fast you can pin the location of the lower 48, plus Alaska and Hawaii, in our states game!
Learning Guide
| lesson__-_population_density.pptx |
Creating a choropleth MAp
| population_density_calculation_sheet.docx |
Data can be found here
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Create a Choropleth to show the population density of the USa
You have two choices when completing your Choropleth Map. You can use a blank map and create your own shade scale using coloured pencils or you can create a digital map using Google Sheets.
Choice 1: a paper version
| blank_map_of_usa.pdf |
Choice 2 - A digital Map
| how_to_make_a_choropleth_map.pptx |
Assessed evaluation
1. Produce your choropleth map
•Usingthe population density data, produce a choropleth map.
•Themap should have a key and a clear and descriptive title should be provided.
2. Data analysis/ conclusion
•Describe data- what is the general trend? i.e. How is population spread out across the USA (distribution)? Which regions of the USA are more densely/sparsely populated?
•Use specific examples from the map to back up your description. Also use figures (numerical data).
•Are there any anomalies in your data (things that do not fit the overall pattern)?
•Explain why you may have got the patterns you have found (may require additional research)
•What conclusions can we draw from this?
3. Evaluation
•How successful is a choropleth map in showing the pattern of population distribution in the USA?
•Does your data tell the whole story?
•Usingthe population density data, produce a choropleth map.
•Themap should have a key and a clear and descriptive title should be provided.
2. Data analysis/ conclusion
•Describe data- what is the general trend? i.e. How is population spread out across the USA (distribution)? Which regions of the USA are more densely/sparsely populated?
•Use specific examples from the map to back up your description. Also use figures (numerical data).
•Are there any anomalies in your data (things that do not fit the overall pattern)?
•Explain why you may have got the patterns you have found (may require additional research)
•What conclusions can we draw from this?
3. Evaluation
•How successful is a choropleth map in showing the pattern of population distribution in the USA?
•Does your data tell the whole story?
| pattern_of_population_distribution_usa_baseline_assessment.docx |
| usa-popn-density.docx |
Additional Tasks
The physical geography of the USA
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