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Do Now

Why do we count the people in the

United States?

Information

• Census and population trends - finish Chapter 1 Today

• Do Nows are Due today - 25 points - remember learning goal tracking

• Quiz Today

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Do Now

Why do we count the people in the

United States?

Census

• Began in 1790 - tracked population growth - demographics, characteristics of population• Purpose - taxation - representation - economic decisions• Conducted every ten years

Information from the Census• Population growth - birthrate (births/1000) - death rate (deaths/1000) - natural increase• Age demographics - currently U.S. population is old• Immigration statistics - over 60 million since 1820

Population Trends

• Smaller families - less than 2 children - single parent households• Aging population - 20% over age 65 by 2030• Women working - more education - more career oriented

Diversity Studies

• Race and Ethnicity - heritage trends - account for immigration• Settlement trends - urbanization - Suburbs - Sun belt

T-P-S:

Identify the causes of change in population demographics in the

United States.

Quiz

• Clear your desk of everything except a pencil

• Complete the quiz and turn it in at the desk

• Remain quiet until the end of the class period - review chapter 2-1

Journal Response – Choose 1

1. How does the immigration process contribute to the flow of illegal immigrants into the United State? Explain your answer.

2. In your opinion, what should be done about the current immigration system and the illegal immigrants in the United States?