Year 6

"A lack of food is the biggest population challenge of our time": to what extent do you agree? (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will start to write an essay about the world's population, and some of the challenges that we face with a growing and ageing population. This will be an excellent chance to revisit all of the key themes and ideas from the unit, and allow you to organise and apply your knowledge.

Year 6

"A lack of food is the biggest population challenge of our time": to what extent do you agree? (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will start to write an essay about the world's population, and some of the challenges that we face with a growing and ageing population. This will be an excellent chance to revisit all of the key themes and ideas from the unit, and allow you to organise and apply your knowledge.

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Key learning points

  1. Recap the key points from each of the lessons that they have studied, and consider how to organise them to respond to this statement

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the capital city of Wales?
Belfast
Correct answer: Cardiff
Edinburgh
London
Q2.
Which of these is not a nation of the UK?
England
Northern Ireland
Correct answer: Republic of Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Q3.
Population density varies across the United Kingdom.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Which of these numbers is the approximate population of Wales?
1,893,667
Correct answer: 3,152,879
5,463,300
56,286,961
Q5.
Which of these numbers is the approximate population of Scotland?
1,893,667
3,152,879
Correct answer: 5,463,300
56,286,961

8 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is the capital city of Scotland
Belfast
Cardiff
Correct answer: Edinburgh
London
Q2.
There is currently not enough food being produced around the world to feed everyone on the planet.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
One consequence of a rapidly growing population can be high levels of pollution and poor air quality.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Potential benefit or potential challenge of an ageing population? More jobs available for younger people.
Correct answer: Potential benefit
Potential challenge
Q5.
Potential benefit or potential challenge of an ageing population? Fewer people to pay tax.
Potential benefit
Correct answer: Potential challenge
Q6.
Potential benefit or potential challenge of an ageing population? Reduced pollution and impact on the environment.
Correct answer: Potential benefit
Potential challenge
Q7.
Potential benefit or potential challenge of an ageing population? More people who are more likely to need healthcare support.
Potential benefit
Correct answer: Potential challenge
Q8.
Which of these numbers is the approximate population of Wales?
1,893,667
Correct answer: 3,152,879
5,463,300
56,286,961