What happens when there are too many people in a country?

What happens when there are too many people in a

country?

To explain the problems of overpopulation

To discover how China coped with a rapidly growing population

Key terms: Overpopulation, One Child Policy

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Overpopulation

Watch the video. Can you come up with a definition for overpopulation?

Overpopulation

The problemsFood shortages

Hunger

Overcrowding

Housing shortages

Famine

Job shortages

More pollution

More disease

This video may help

China: A Snapshot

China is the world’s most populated country. It has a population of 1.3 billion people. Oh, and it is growing by 10 million a year!

One Child Policy

The One Child Policy1. What is the One Child Policy? 2. What happens if a couple try

to have a second baby?3. Why are human rights groups

against the policy?4. Why do the government think

the One Child Policy is a good thing?

37 Seconds of Silence

What do you think?

A good policy for China

A bad policy for China

Move to the side of the room which reflects your view. Be ready to justify your decision.

Q: The One Child Policy has resulted in suffering and pain for the Chinese people.

Do you agree? 6 marks

Create a One Child Wordle