Title: Population Predictions EALR Mathematics
1. The student use mathematics to define and solve
problems
To meet this standard the student will
2.1 investigate solutions
2.2 formulate questions and define problems
2.3 construct solutions
3. The student uses mathematical reasoning
To meet this standard the student will
3.1 analyze data
3.2 predict results and make inferences
3.3 draw conclusions and verify results.
Activity
Essential Question: Predict the population Chile in the year 2050. Using
information from 1850 to the present, construct a graph. State the reasons
and assumptions for your projected growth. Include in your paper mention
of mortality, birth rate, emigration and immigration rates and how they
might change and why?
Do the same thing for the population of Washington State. Compare and contrast
your results.
Materials
Atlas, Internet Connection.