Chapter 5.1
How Communities Grow and Change Over Time
You will discover how population changes shape the communities where people live, work, and belong across Canada.
What You'll Learn
You will learn what population means in a community.
You can identify push and pull factors for moving.
You will discover how immigration shapes diverse Canadian communities.
You will understand why communities need more services when growing.
What You'll Practice
1
You will answer questions about population growth and decline.
2
You can identify reasons why people move to new communities.
3
You will practice explaining how immigration changes Canadian communities.
Why This Matters
Understanding how populations change helps you see why communities grow, shrink, and develop the services and spaces that shape your everyday life.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Population Changes
Immigration
Migration
Community Planning
Diversity
NS Curriculum Aligned
