This article presents a method for facilitating the explanation of regional patterns of population change by emphasizing both cartographic clarity and meaningful geographic typologies. (Author)

Passage of the 26th Amendment gave young adults the right to vote. This study attempts to further student understanding of the electoral process by presenting a method for analyzing spatial voting patterns. The spatial emphasis adds another dimension to the temporal and behavioral-structural approaches in studying the American electoral system.…

Population models, both flat and vertical, make excellent group activities. Methods of instruction are detailed with examples. Models may be used to make transformations to demographic base maps upon which other population characteristics may be shown. (NH)

Explores the recent demographic and settlement trend toward city to rural area migration. Topics discussed include population influx to the Sunbelt, motivations and characterizations of the migrants, forces that encourage people to seek an alternative to urban life, and classroom relevance of the migration. (DB)

Urges that college level geography students will develop greater appreciation of population projections when they are directly and systematically involved in making and using them. An exercise is described in which students are directed to make several population projections, compare their projections with published projections, and explain…

The geographic study of population changes, disparities in per capita resource consumption, and disruptions of resource production or flow are useful explanations of contemporary world crises. (Author/DE)

Presents a teaching strategy which integrates common demographic and economic transitions models in order to help students understand why societies are unequal in their level of economic attainment. (JDH)

Two exercises are presented to show that changes in the size of urban populations invove the demographic processes of migration and natural change. Discussion of these exercises and the result provides a useful introduction to various aspects of urban growth and to the role and nature of models in studying urban processes. (JR)

This article presents a short method for computation of the doubling period of a population at a fixed rate of annual increase. (Author)

Examines uses of the expression "Bible Belt," reviews problems of defining the geographic boundaries of the region, and attempts to apply the phrase in terms of denominational church membership, population density, and social class composition. The term refers to areas of the United States characterized by ardent fundamentalism and…

The Immigration and Naturalization Service's (INS) 1-213 forms can be used by educators to help students analyze Mexican origin patterns and U.S. intraurban patterns. Data from the San Antonio INS district show that while migrants are coming in greater numbers, they are not social and economic burdens. (RM)

Presents a model for teaching fourth graders some aspects of the population geography of California. The lessons are structured and teacher-directed, examine the question of why so many people have moved to California, and use a variety of social inquiry processes. (Author/AV)

Argues that introductory texts in population geography overlook many important issues and current debates. Suggests that teaching population geography would benefit from reading and discussing Malthus' actual words; examining fertility dynamics and influences on reproductive choice; and considering gender issues. Presents a classroom activity to…

Suggests formal alternatives to the Western-based demographic transition model. A method for determining the type of transition world regions will probably undergo is presented following a review of the alternative transition models. (Author/AV)

This activity, designed for secondary school geography students, provides reinforcement of skill development in the uses of census data and offers students a greater understanding of the socio-economic structure of their community. Students convert raw census data into percentages, develop quartile ranges, and construct choropleth maps to…