Chapter 21.1
Discover How Population Patterns Shape Your Community
You will explore demographic changes and learn how population movements create the communities where you live and learn.
What You'll Learn
You learn how population growth and decline affect communities
You explore rural-urban migration patterns that shaped Canadian families
You discover how age structure changes create different community needs
You understand population turnover and seasonal migration patterns nationwide
What You'll Practice
1
You analyze neighborhood changes through family stories and observations
2
You identify population movements between rural areas and cities
3
You examine demographic patterns in schools and local communities
Why This Matters
You need to understand population patterns because they explain how your community developed and help you recognize the demographic changes that will shape your future.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Population Growth
Migration Patterns
Demographic Change
Community Development
Rural-Urban Movement
NS Curriculum Aligned
