Population

Population

Learning about population is important for KS3 Geography students because it helps them understand how and why the number of people in a place changes over time. Through this topic, students explore the key factors that influence population size, such as birth and death rates, access to resources, and government policies.

They also learn why some areas are densely populated—like cities—while others remain sparsely populated due to harsh climates or limited resources. By looking at global population trends and historical growth, students can see how the environment plays a role in supporting or limiting human life. The topic also helps them understand the challenges of overpopulation and the strategies countries use to manage it.

Migration is also explored as a key concept, helping students appreciate how the movement of people can benefit both the migrants and the countries they move to, economically and socially. This knowledge gives students a deeper insight into how population issues affect the world today.

This KS3 Population module will enable students to:​

• Understand how populations change in size.
• Identify the factors that influence population size.
• Know how the global population has changed over time.
• Understand why some areas are densely populated and others not.
• Understand how the environment and its resources limit population size.
• Identify strategies for coping with overpopulation.
• Understand why migration could be good for a country.