Lesson Plan

• Describe how birth, death, and net migration rates are measured and expressed per 1,000 population.
• Explain the main factors that cause variations in each rate across different country types.
• Analyse the impact of differing demographic trends on labour supply, dependency ratios and economic development.
• Calculate an approximate population growth rate using the provided formula and data.

• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint slides with definitions and population‑pyramid diagram
• Printed worksheet containing the country data table
• World map (large format)
• Calculators
• Markers and student notebooks

Imagine a country where the number of newborns each year far exceeds the number of deaths – what does that mean for its future economy? Review the basic concepts of rates per 1,000 people that you have already studied. By the end of the lesson you will be able to identify key factors, calculate growth rates and explain their economic significance.

1. Do‑now (5') – short quiz on the definitions of birth rate, death rate and net migration.
2. Mini‑lecture (10') – introduce the formula for population growth and discuss factors influencing each rate.
3. Data‑analysis activity (15') – groups use the provided table to calculate approximate growth rates for each country type and compare patterns.
4. Diagram discussion (10') – examine population pyramids and link shape to fertility and mortality trends.
5. Guided discussion (10') – explore how these demographic trends affect labour markets, dependency ratios and economic development.
6. Exit ticket (5') – answer two short questions summarising key ideas.

We have revisited how birth, death and migration rates differ across countries and why those differences matter for economic policy. Collect the exit tickets and remind students to complete the exam‑style practice questions for homework, focusing on calculations and policy implications.