The People Planet Levels- 27-28

The People Planet takes readers on a journey through time to understand how Earth's population has grown from just a quarter of a billion people a thousand years ago to more than six billion today. This informative and thought-provoking text explores the factors that have driven such dramatic growth, including advancements in medicine, agriculture, and technology, and considers the potential implications of a rapidly expanding global population. Through compelling historical comparisons, photographs, and cause-and-effect analysis, students are encouraged to reflect on human influence on the environment and how population pressures affect natural resources, habitats, and communities around the world. This title supports the development of critical thinking and helps students form connections between past and present environmental and geographical concerns.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages analysis of cause-and-effect relationships using real-world data
• Builds historical understanding through timelines and population comparisons
• Supports critical thinking about human impact on natural systems
• Promotes geographical literacy with global context and implications

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a population growth timeline and discuss key events contributing to growth
• Compare population statistics from different countries using graphs or charts
• Conduct a class debate on the pros and cons of population growth
• Investigate how urbanisation has changed over time and its effects on the environment

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 9+
• Book dimensions: 200mm x 250mm
• Softcover, staple-bound for easy handling
• No small parts or hazardous materials included