MIGRANT IMPACT ON UK

The latest NHS figures show that increased migration into the UK is having a major impact on both the population and the infrastructure. The article linked here provides you with the lastest details.
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Consider the long term impact of continued population grwoth and maigration on the UK?

European Population Issues

As always, there is a wealth of interesting material available on the BBC website, much of which is relevant to your AS level studies. I have picked out a few which are closely linked to the Population unit.

First is an article about the implications of an ageing population in 8 EU countries. Click on the photo to access the article.

The second article is about the consequences of China's long-running population policy. It makes for interesting reading.

Another interesting read is entitled, 'Birth rate crisis hits central Europe'. It contains some excellent information relating to the reasons for and consequences of a declining birth rate in this part of Europe.

Use these questions to guide your reading:

1. Why is Slovakia enjoying a minor baby boom at present?

2. What pro-natalist measures are being proposed in Poland?

3. Why might these policies struggle to succeed?

4. How is a declining birth rate affecting old people in the former Communist states of central Europe?

The Demographic Transition Model - An Overview

Follow the link on the DTM to review your knowledge of the model.

1. Use the animation on the weblink site to make notes.

2. Open the link and complete the online worksheet (scroll page to locate). Save your document and put a copy into my INBOX by referencing Y12DTMyourname.

3. Make notes on the DTM from the following Wikipeadia link

4. Follow this link for excellent diagrams and examples from around the world investigating each stage of the DTM (Click here).

UK POPULATION GROWING

The UK population was in decline and believed to be entering Stage 5 of the DTM. Follow the link to this article from the Daily Telegraph (and links from this page) to make notes on recent population change in the UK.

Population Archive

The Guardian newspaper online offers an excellent archive of articles and comments about various aspects of population and associated issues. Click on the image to access this fantastic resource and read some of the articles to extend the work you are doing in lessons.

UK POPULATION
The following Daily Telegraph articles and links provide background information on projections and issues affecting the UK.

HOMEWORK

1. What name is given to the study of population?

2. Describe population as a ‘system’.

3. Describe the relationship between poverty and population growth. What are the two ideas about their relationship? Which argument does the author of the Guardian article agree with?

4. What key economic change resulted in the first significant population change?

5. How do cultural traditions influence population change?

6. What 2 models have been devised to show the connection between industrialisation and population growth?

7. What are the problems with these models?

8. Draw 2 mind maps to show the factors which affect fertility and mortality.