Environmental Science:
Discussion of Your Own Perspective of Human Population Dynamics
Watch the Ted Talk Video at: https://www.youtube.com/
In first post answer the following questions:
1. Were you surprised by the demographic trends discussed by Hans Rosling? Explain why and what you were surprised to learn.
2. There are those who disagree with Hans Rosling’s observations about family sizes and demographic trends. Provide an argument that we should be concerned about population trends based on one of the following issues:
- The movement of refugees throughout the world including into the United States.
- The environmental impacts of feeding a growing global population.
- Government policies regarding less developed countries such as providing financial aid, and other resources. As citizens of the world, do we have an obligation to help countries that are less developed?
3. The results of the 2020 Census indicate that U.S. population growth over the last decade is at the lowest rate since the 1930s. If this trend continues then, without immigration, the U.S. is at risk of a population decline.
Then, check out the article at: https://www.brookings.edu/
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In this brief, William Frey recaps the year’s immigration trends and examines alternative Census Bureau projections that reinforce the crucial role immigration will play in future population growth.
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Answer the following question in second post: Do you think the population of United States will look different in 25 years? If so, In what way?
Post responses to two posts by other students discussing how we form our opinions. If you disagree with someone’s opinion be respectful when pointing differences in opinion.
Requirements for Discussion Assignments
Students are required to contribute one initial post and at least two responses for each discussion forum. Responses to other students should be substantive. Points will not be earned for responses that simply state, “I agree” or “Good point.” Responses to classmates must serve to advance the conversation. Students may agree or disagree, but all postings must be courteous and respectful following the NEC Netiquette Guidelines. All posts must conform to academic integrity; see NEC Academic Integrity Policy in the syllabus and the definition of plagiarism below for more details.
For the initial posts, students will, unless otherwise specified by the instructor:
- Compose well-developed initial posts (400 to 500 words per question) that is comprehensive in answering questions posed on the discussion board
- Complete the initial posts by Thursday