America didn’t become a nation of 330 million overnight.

This free lesson packet helps students explore how population trends, immigration, environment, and policy shaped the country they live in today.

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#PopulationEducation #CivicsEd #SSChat

Building Communities - Population Education Small groups construct 3-D communities using various amounts of funds and then compare the communities to gain a deeper understanding... Read more »

What happens when every student group builds a town—but with different budgets? 💭
Building Communities shows how wealth, equity, and resources shape communities.
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#edusky #PopEdPlaceBasedEd #PlaceBasedEd #PopulationEducation

We’re grateful for the lasting contributions of Deb Gallagher, retired professor and PopEd trainer since 2002. With 58 workshops and 1,100+ educators trained, her impact continues to ripple through classrooms nationwide. Thank you, Deb!
#teachthefuture #populationeducation #sustainabilityeducation

Trainer Spotlight 💙 We’re proud to recognize Michael Bentley, a PopEd volunteer trainer since 2003 who has helped train 1,200+ educators. Thank you for your dedication and or the lasting impact you continue to make in classrooms across the country!
#teachthefuture #populationeducation

Trainer Spotlight 💙 We’re honored to recognize Susan Schleith for her years of service as a PopEd volunteer trainer. Her commitment to education and sustainability continues to strengthen classrooms and inspire critical thinking. We’re grateful for you, Susan!
#teachthefuture #populationeducation

50 yrs of empowering educators to teach about human population growth and its impact on the environment. 50 yrs of sparking critical thinking. 50 yrs of shaping a more informed, sustainable future. Thanks to the incredible community that makes this work possible. 💙
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How Population Density Impacts Urban Carbon Emissions? Discover how urban population density affects carbon emissions and learn strategies for sustainable urban development worldwide by reading our article!

🏙️🌱 Did you know that well-designed cities can actually lower carbon emissions? From shared buildings to reduced driving, smart urban planning makes a difference. Explore the connection between population density and climate impact...
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#populationeducation #sustainabilityeducation

The Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Insect with a Costly Impact - Population Education This is the first post in a series on invasive species in the U.S. In each post, I’ll explore how... Read more »

🍂🦋 Teaching about invasive species? The Spotted Lanternfly is a perfect real-world example. Explore its origins, economic impact, and what simple steps we all can take to stop its spread. buff.ly/BD0AXFW
#edusky #sustainabilityeducation #populationeducation #invasivespecies

Four-fifths of the world's population now live in urban areas A comprehensive UN report has found that cities and towns are home to 81 per cent of the world’s population, much more than previously thought

🏙️ New global data is reshaping what we know about urban living. A new UN report finds that far more people live in cities than previously estimated. buff.ly/3SnjWZm #populationeducation

We had a great time at Ambrose University exploring hands-on ways to bring sustainability and population concepts into the classroom. Thanks to all the pre-service educators who joined us with such creativity and enthusiasm! 🌍💡
#PopulationEducation #FutureTeachers #SustainabilityEducation #edusky

Why Is Indigenous People’s Day Replacing Columbus Day in Many Areas? - Population Education Each year in October, the second Monday of the month marks two separate occurrences. Although Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s... Read more »

Teachers & learners, here’s a timely read for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Discover why many are choosing to honor Indigenous communities instead of glorifying colonial narratives.
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#IndigenousPeoplesDay #indigenous #PopulationEducation

📚✨ Big thanks to JMU College of Education for welcoming us this week! Pre-service teachers dug into interactive PopEd lessons, discovering creative ways to connect global issues with student learning. 🌍 #PopulationEducation #TeacherTraining #SustainabilityEducation

🍂📚 October is upon us—but it’s not too late to refresh your classroom with new ideas! buff.ly/7vxHkMd PopEd’s Back-to-School page is packed with essential lessons, new videos, and blogs to spark student projects. ✨https://buff.ly/7vxHkMd #edusky #sschat #edusci #populationeducation

Pre-service teachers stand at a classroom table sorting laminated word cards with terms like “food,” “trees,” “money,” and “illnesses,” part of a Population Education activity.

Pre-service teachers gather in front of a whiteboard covered with interconnected “More/Less” cards while discussing a PopEd activity;

Pre-service teachers participate in the “Mining for Chocolate” activity, using toothpicks to dig chocolate chips out of cookies placed on graphing worksheets.

Three pre-service teachers in front of whiteboard with colorful cards labeled “More” or “Less” (e.g., “More People,” “More Cars,” “Less Trees”) while a population systems diagram is projected above them.

🌟 This month we joined pre-service teachers at UMBC & Towson for hands-on PopEd workshops! 🌍 Future educators explored creative ways to teach sustainability & population concepts. Loved connecting with such inspiring #futureteachers! ✨ #PopulationEducation
#futureteacher #teachertraining #edusky

The 2025-2026 World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest Is Officially Open! - Population Education The wait is over – the World of 8 Billion student video contest has officially opened for the 2025-2026 school... Read more »

🎬 Everything you need to know about the 2025–2026 World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest—in just 2 min!
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#Edusky #sschat #edusci #Worldof8Billion #PopulationEducation

#PopulationEducation in action! 🙌 An AP Human Geo teacher used our World Population History site so students could find their population # and see global growth in real time. Such a fun way to bring the concept to life! 🌍

Students loved it—now it’s your turn! 👉 #MyPopNumber
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⌛Just 1 day left until the World of 8 Billion Contest opens for the 2025 - 2026 school year!

✨Check out our website to get inspiration from our 2024 - 2025 contest winners and see how you could win this year’s contest: ✨
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#Worldof8Billion #edusky #sschat #edusci #PopulationEducation

World of 8 Billion 5 Days Until the Student Video Contest! Opens Wednesday, September 3, 2025. For more details, visit worldof8billion.org.

⌛5 days until the 2025-2026 World of 8 Billion Contest opens!

On Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, we will announce the three new topics and contest details! Comment below what you think this year’s topics will be! ⬇️

#Worldof8Billion #edusky #sschat #edusci #PopulationEducation

Teachers at Guilford County Public Schools got hands-on with science at an in-service workshop—exploring survival in Panther Hunt, climate data in Carbon Crunch, and sustainability in For the Common Good. 🐾🌍🤝 #ScienceEd #ActiveLearning #edusky #populationeducation

✨ Essential. Relevant. Impactful. ✨
From the environment to society, population connects the dots between the world’s biggest challenges—and the solutions. Bring it into your classroom this year! buff.ly/AfyuBOD #edusky #populationeducation #environment #humangeography

The Death (and Possible Revival) of Indigenous Languages - Population Education Every summer Population Education is fortunate to host interns from around the U.S. These students bring their talents and passions... Read more »

🌎 Indigenous languages are vanishing, and communities are working hard to bring them back. Our amazing summer intern shares the history of language loss and the powerful efforts to reclaim Native languages as resistance and healing. buff.ly/0O2f4ie
#edusky #populationeducation

Group photo of the 2025 Summer Leadership Institute participants

Earlier this month, we gathered at UCLA with 33 incredible educators for our Summer Leadership Institute. The hands-on learning, big conversations, and new connections left us so inspired.

🍊 Now accepting apps for our Fall 2025 Institute in Orlando: buff.ly/CBSuDEn #edusky #populationeducation

A Quick Trip to 8 Billion poster - Population Education Discover interactive Population Education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.

🌍 A Quick Trip to 8 Billion is the perfect classroom visual for teaching population growth and global change. Timelines, photos & infographics bring big ideas to life!

📥 Get the poster: buff.ly/htDGcFZ
#sschat #edusky #SciEd #populationeducation

Food for Thought: Grades 6-12 Demographics Lesson Plan Discover interactive Population Education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.

🌍 Help students explore how population growth connects to global inequality with Food for Thought! Perfect for Social Studies—uses the demographic transition model + real-world data.

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Connecting Dots: Grades 6-12 Mapping Lesson Plan on US Population History Discover interactive Population Education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.

📍 Track 200+ years of U.S. population shifts with 'Connecting the Dots'—a mapping-based lesson on density, migration & geography.

Perfect for social studies, math & ELA classrooms.
📥 Free download:
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#PopulationEducation #GeographyEd #MiddleSchool #HighSchool #edusky #socialstudies

Population Circle: World Population History Activity Discover interactive Population Education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.

🌍 Make exponential growth real for your students.

Population Circle is a hands-on lesson where students simulate 500 years of global population change.

📥 Free download:
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#socialstudies #PopulationEducation #DataLiteracy #edusky

World Population Map Activity Guide - Population Education Discover interactive Population Education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.

🌍 Prep for #WorldPopulationDay with a powerful classroom tool!

The World Population Map helps students analyze cartograms and explore demographics, land use & urbanization through social studies, math & ELA.

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#DataLiteracy #Populationeducation #edusky

Peopling Our Planet: World Pop History Lesson Plan Video Discover interactive population education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.

🌍 World Population Day is July 11!
How did we reach 8 billion people? Explore key milestones in human population growth—and bring the story to your classroom with this video + lesson:
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#WorldPopulationDay #PopulationEducation #TeachTheTrends #edusky

Population Education’s List of Summer Must-Read Books 2025 - Population Education Summer is the perfect time of year to slow down and reconnect with nature, big ideas, and maybe a good... Read more »

📚 PopEd’s 2025 Must-Read Book List is here!

Explore stories of climate action, justice, and hope—perfect for summer reading.
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#SummerReads #EcoReads #PeopleAndPlanet #PopulationEducation

PopEd Travels the US for Spring Teacher Workshops — Population Connection From January through May, Population Education staff traveled to nine states to present workshops at educational conferences and universities.

Our program ‪@populationeducation.org‬ traveled to 272 workshops across 39 states & 4 Canadian provinces, training nearly 5,000 current & future teachers in sustainability and #PopulationEducation this spring.
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