Population Education

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/podcast/hannah…

Population Education is now on Blue Sky! We'd love to connect-- check us out below! hubs.ly/Q02-mlxF0

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

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

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

#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

Our Quick Trip to 8 Billion and World Population Map posters are looking great in the classroom! 🤩 thanks for sharing!

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

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

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