Week 2 Unit IP assignment (Environmental Science)
Not all countries have moved through all four phases of the demographic transition. You are a consultant for a developing country that is not yet in phase IV of demographic transition.
In your own words, complete the following:
- Define demographic transition.
- Describe the 4 phases of demographic transition, including if the population is stable, growing, or declining in each. ·
- According to demographers, what factors lead to a decline in the crude birth rates (CBR) and crude death rates (CDR) in the epidemiologic and fertility phases of the demographic transition? ·
- Briefly describe three living conditions and/or environmental impacts in developed countries that have reached phase IV, and contrast them with these conditions or impacts in developing countries that remain in earlier phases. ·
- Assuming that the demographic transition phase IV is a goal for developing countries, what two programs or initiatives would you suggest to assist them in progress toward this goal?
The following rubric will be used for grading:
Grading Rubric | |
5% | Define demographic transition. |
20% | Describe the 4 phases of demographic transition, including if the population is stable, growing, or declining in each. |
20% | According to demographers, what factors lead to a decline in the crude birth rate (CBR) and crude death rate (CDR) in the epidemiologic and fertility phases of the demographic transition?? |
25% | Briefly describe three living conditions in developed countries that have reached phase IV, and contrast them with these conditions or impacts in developing countries that remain in earlier phases. Note: When comparing and contrasting, include details for each of the entities being compared and contrasted. For example, if comparing availability of clean water in a developed country, contrast availability of clean water in a developing country. |
25% | Assuming that the Demographic Transition Phase IV is a goal for developing countries, what two programs or initiatives would you suggest to assist them in progressing toward this goal? |
5% | Include a Title Page, in-text citations, and a list of references in accordance with APA. Add an introduction that prepares for the elements to be presented and a conclusion that highlights major points. |
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
