Pro-natalist policy
Anti-natalist policy
Geriatric
The key terminology will be discussed in the lesson but if you are still unsure then you can click on the links below to find the definitions.
In 2025, 46% of people in Niger are under 15, while 30% of people in Japan are 65 or over. Which is the harder problem to live with?
Draw a line across your page using a pencil and a ruler.
Write stongly agree at one end of the line and strongly disagree at the other.
Put a cross on the line to show your point of view.
Discuss with your neighbour your answer.
We will then discuss the answers with the group.
To introduce the issues that could occur in countries that are beginning to have an uneven population structure we are going to find out what you already know. What is your prior knowledge on the issues that can occur if we have too many or too dependents?
Collect a copy of the worksheet.
Define the term dependency ratio using the link in the 'Useful Resources' box and write it on your worksheet.
Name two countries with a large youthful dependency ratio and write it on the hand out - use the World Bank link.
Name two countries with a large ageing dependency ratio and wite it on the hand out - use the World Bank link.
What are the positives and negatives of having too many or too few young people or an ageing population. Think individually and then write your ideas on your worksheet. If you are struggling to start there are four images to help prompt your thoughts.
Pair with the person next to you and share your thoughts so far.
Share with the whole group your ideas. We will be using the 'sticks' - no hands up!
Image One - Botswana and Airbus
Image Two - Managing Metro Manila
Image Three - Age UK
Image Four - Jamaica Gleaner
We are now going to 'flesh' out your thoughts of the advantages and disadvantages of a youthful or dependent society by watching two YouTube clips and reading two articles. Collect a copy of the grid in the 'Useful Resources' box to record your findings. Once we have watched the clips as a group, read the two articles and add the issues to your note grid.