The #Worldof8Billion International Student Video Contest is now accepting entries for the 2024-2025 school year! Check out this year's global topics, background readings and new mini-grant opportunities for teachers + more on the website. The challenge awaits! https://hubs.ly/Q02NnHSV0
About us
Population Education, a program of Population Connection, provides K-12 teachers with innovative, hands-on lesson plans and professional development to teach about human population growth and its effects on the environment and human well-being. And as the go-to program providing innovative lesson plans and professional development on human population growth and its effects, Population Education supports K-12 teachers across content areas. Our top-notch facilitators train over 12,000 educators annually in North America through interactive workshops.
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http://populationeducation.org
External link for Population Education
- Industry
- Education
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1975
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2120 L Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20037, US
Employees at Population Education
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Today is International Migrants Day, and we recognize and celebrate the vital contributions that migrants make to societies around the world. 🌏 Did you know that there are over 281 million migrants globally? Whether it's enriching cultures, driving economies, or fostering innovation, migrants play a crucial role in building stronger, more connected communities. https://hubs.ly/Q02_vTKR0
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Check out our free lesson plan, 'Stork and the Grim Reaper,' which takes real life applications of #PopEdBigNumbers with birth and death rates in an interactive activity. Great for helping students grades 3-8 understand statistics and large numbers visually! https://hubs.ly/Q02_Yzn40
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Awesome experience co-presenting with Population Education in last night’s webinar! We explored BIG numbers through three lessons geared to grades 3-8. Check in out here: https://lnkd.in/gcsSJqm9
Exploring Big Numbers Through Simulations, Estimation, and Hands-on Learning [webinar recording]
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Our latest #PopEdBigNumbers blog helps students and adults alike to understand large numbers. From estimations with guessing jar games to number lines, check out these helpful ways to expand on the countless possibilities of teaching big numbers! https://hubs.ly/Q02_vpxD0
Understanding Large Numbers: Simplifying the Concept for All Ages - Population Education
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We may be wrapping up International Human Right's week, but every day is an opportunity to stand up for justice, equality, and dignity for all people! Let’s keep pushing for a world where everyone’s rights are respected and upheld. 🌟 Human rights are for everyone, everywhere, every day. 💪 https://hubs.ly/Q02_wLDP0
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Today we're sharing a classic video, 'Powers of Ten', that illustrates the scope of big numbers! From the tiniest cells in our bodies to the most expansive galaxies, exploring #PopEdBigNumbers through this visual way is fun and accessible! Have you seen it yet? https://hubs.ly/Q02_rRVt0
Powers of Ten™ (1977)
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Books, videos, and art can also help us visualize large numbers! Check out our blog on how to make big numbers more relatable with a bit of creativity for students below! #PopEdBigNumbers https://hubs.ly/Q02_9L7H0
Visualizing Large Numbers: Making Sense of the Massive - Population Education
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With more than 100 billion stars in the galaxy, you might be wondering how to visualize this number. 🤔 One way is to start with the power of estimation, using a small number then working your way up. Check out some examples below! #PopEdBigNumbers https://hubs.ly/Q02_91280
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Don't miss our last #Worldof8Billion virtual session this Wednesday 12/11 from 4:30-5:00pm (ET)! We will be joined by a panel of teachers who are sharing their tips and advice for teaching the contest in classes! Register below: https://hubs.ly/Q02-Z6QY0
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