Late again to the discussion, thanks for checking my work.

Here's my student worksheet

Here is the Excel worksheet I'd use with the lesson. Currently studying South Asia right now, so lesson will be implimentated right after vacation

This looks like an activity I could use with the 6th grade classes I have. I will check with the SS teachers to see when they are studying India and China and propose this activity with their classes. Thanks for the information!

Your directions are very clear, and your teacher tips are very helpful. This lesson could be adapted to other subjects.

Jim:

This is a great activity to use with a social studies class. I am thinking of using something like this with mine, to compare population growth of America in the 1800's with questions about the why's?

Bob M

Hi Jim,

I like this lesson. In my class, we study exponential functions and the kids analyze the increase in populations to project future numbers. I could use parts of your lesson as an introduction. Thanks!