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Geography Grade 8. Population of Ukraine and the world. Collection 1

Course Difficulty Icon Intermediate
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Course Duration Icon 12 hours
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Course Goal

The goal of this course is to provide students with a general understanding of the population of Ukraine and the world, including its national composition and the administrative-territorial division of the state. The course will outline the historical stages of population changes in Ukraine, introduce new demographic concepts, teach students how to analyze population data, calculate birth and death rates, and explain concepts related to natural and mechanical population movement.

Course Structure

In this course, you will study the following topics:

Unit 1: Demographic Processes and the Age-Gender Composition of the Population in the World and Ukraine

  • Lesson 47: Population Dynamics of the World and Ukraine

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  • Lesson 48: Natural Population Change in the World and Ukraine

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  • Lesson 49: Mechanical Population Movement (Migration)

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  • Lesson 50: Age and Gender Composition of the Population

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  • Lesson 51: Population Density

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  • Lesson 52: Settlements

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  • Lesson 53: Urbanization

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  • Lesson 54: Ethnic Composition of the World’s Population

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  • Lesson 55: National Composition of Ukraine’s Population

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  • Lesson 56: World and National Religions

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  • Lesson 57: Labor Resources and the Economically Active Population

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  • Lesson 58: Employment Issues in Ukraine

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Course Information

During this course, you will explore:

  • Statistical data and graphs on population changes in the world and Ukraine over time, identifying the factors behind these changes;

  • Comparative characteristics of different population reproduction types;

  • Analysis and comparison of natural population growth rates across various countries using statistical data;

  • Life expectancy differences between men and women in Ukraine and globally based on data;

  • Natural, historical, and socio-economic factors influencing population distribution;

  • The impact of these factors on regional differences in population density;

  • Urban and rural population ratios in various regions of Ukraine and the world;

  • Classification of cities based on different characteristics.

Projects and Practical Tasks:

  • Study modern challenges facing rural settlements;

  • Explore social issues in small and large cities of Ukraine;

  • Investigate urbanization – benefit or harm for humanity?;

  • Examine ecological and social issues in densely populated areas;

  • Analyze employment challenges in Ukraine and globally;

  • Track migration trends during different historical stages of Ukraine’s development;

  • Identify factors influencing human life expectancy;

  • Assess how a healthy lifestyle affects reproductive health;

  • Address various forms of discrimination and gender inequality in society.

Recommended Skills Before Taking This Course

You should have a basic understanding of demographic processes that influence population size and structure.

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