SSWG4Human Population Distribution
Assess the characteristics, spatial distribution, and migration of human populations on the earth's surface.
Appears in: Social Studies, High School
Expectations
SSWG4.aAssess demographic patterns of population using graphs, maps, and other models (e.g., Demographic Transition Model, population density maps, and global migration patterns).
SSWG4.bAnalyze population issues in reference to pro and anti-natal policies of different countries and their effects on population characteristics (e.g., China's natalist policy, maternity/paternity leave policies, and child subsidies).
SSWG4.cExplain how push and pull factors contribute to human migration patterns and evaluate the impact of migration on the use of resources and provision of services (e.g., guest workers, refugees, and evacuees).
SSWG4.dCompare the response of different groups and governments to migration, including national migration policies and differing responses by local communities (e.g., quotas, amnesty, resettlement programs, and official language laws).
Georgia Milestones coverage
No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.