Cycle 2 Mid-Cycle HUG

Lesson #2.9 - The Demographic Transition Model (DTM) (Amsco pgs. 447-450 and pgs. 76-87)

  • Describe the purpose of the DTM

  • Describe the features of the DTM, including CBR, CDR, and RNI

  • Describe the CBR, CDR, and RNI in each of the 5 stages of the DTM

  • Apply mathematical formulas to calculate CBR, CDR, and RNI

  • Explain factors that contribute to varying levels in the CBR, CDR, and RNI in different stages of the DTM

  • Identify the stage of the DTM a country is in based on its CBR, CDR, and RNI

  • Describe correlations between the DTM and other geographic models


Vocabulary:

  • Demographic Transition Model (DTM)

  • Crude Birth Rate (CBR)

  • Crude Death Rate (CDR)

  • Rate of Natural Increase (RNI)

  • Stages 1-5 of the DTM

  • Industrialization

  • Sanitation

  • Contraceptives


Lesson #2.10 - Population Structure and Dependency Ratio (Amsco pgs. 64-70, Pg. 82, Pgs. 88-89, Pgs. 99-101)

  • Describe the characteristics of the 5 stages of the Epidemiological Transition Model

  • Explain underlying factors that lead to the shift from infectious diseases to chronic and old age related diseases over time

  • Describe the age structures of populations in different stages in the demographic transition

  • Describe the concept of dependency ratio

  • Describe the meaning of high and low dependency ratios

  • Explain the underlying reasons behind high youth and elder dependency ratios

  • Explain SPEED impacts of an aging population structure

  • Explain SPEED impacts of a youthful population structure

  • Explain how different population structures impact the provision of services in a location


Vocabulary:

  • Epidemiological Transition Model

  • Infectious disease

  • Chronic disease

  • Degenerative disease

  • Doubling Time

  • Population pyramid

  • Cohort

  • Dependency ratio

    • Youth dependency

    • Elder dependency

  • Geriatric care

  • Baby boom

  • Baby boom echo


Lesson #2.11 - Population Policies (Amsco pgs. 93-95)

  • Explain potential problems associated with fast and slow growing populations

  • Explain potential solutions to over and under population such as altering birth rates or increasing the working population

  • Describe common components of pro and anti natalist strategies

  • Describe pro and anti natal strategies utilized by countries at different points in time

  • Explain SPEED impacts of pro and anti natal policies


Vocabulary:

  • Doubling time (rule of 70)

  • Demographic Momentum

  • Pro natal policy

  • Anti natal policy

  • Tax incentive

  • Subsidy/Subsidize

  • Parental leave

  • Contraceptive

  • Sterilization

  • One child policy (China)

  • Sex selective infanticide