Earth as 100 People 5E Lesson | Global Population | Print and Digital | Google
“The World as 100 People“ is a FUN lesson that examines our global population. Your class predicts, explores, and analyzes facts about our world in a simplified, yet meaningful way. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “Picture It“ mental map warm-up to test their knowledge of the continents and explore facts about our world with a “Rank It” sorting activity. Next, students make predictions focused on “What if the world had 100 people?”. This student-favorite and thought-provoking activity investigates eye-opening statistics and global issues facing our world today. Check for understanding with a “Big Ideas” summary activity. Finally, students create infographics to raise awareness about a “The World as 100 People“ fact. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E Slides Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Ranking Activity
- Infographic Activity & Rubric
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Picture It” Mental Map Activity
- Explore: “Rank It” Comparing Continents Activity
- Explain: “If the World had 100 People…” Activity
- Elaborate: “Big Ideas” Summary Activity
- Evaluate: “Design It” Infographic Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 63
Time: 90 Minutes
Grades: 5-12