World as 100 People Lesson & Population Activities - Microsoft Digital Resources
This "This World as 100 People" lesson challenges your class to predict and examine our global population in a simplified yet meaningful way. The geography & culture activities are engaging for students, and the guided 5-E format is easy to implement!
Begin with a "Picture It" mental map warm-up to assess their knowledge of the continents. Then, explore fascinating facts about our world through a "Rank It" sorting activity. Next, students will predict by considering the scenario: "What if the world had 100 people?" This student-favorite activity is thought-provoking and highlights eye-opening statistics and our current global issues.
A "Big Ideas" summary activity helps you check for understanding. Finally, students will create infographics to raise awareness about a fact related to "The World as 100 People." Both printed and interactive digital versions of the materials are included, making this lesson suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is provided!
Includes Microsoft 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