Grade 8 Social Studies

Learning Pack
10th -14th October 2021
Grade: 8 Keas Subject: Indian SST Topic: Human resources

Learning Objectives: Identify and explain key features of population
pyramid.
Resources: PPT and task sheets, and textbook.
Learning Outcomes/ Success Criteria:
Almost all will identify and list the key features of a population pyramid.
Majority will read and describe population pyramid
Some will apply understanding of drawing and interpreting population pyramids.
A few will identify the key features of a population pyramid

Key Vocabulary: population pyramid, dependents, LEDC’s and MEDC’s

Pre assessment: 5-7 minutes: picture provocation.

Cerebral time: 20 minutes: Teacher will explain about the features of population pyramid.

Main tasks: 20 minutes

Bronze level Silver level Gold level

List the key features of a population pyramid. Read and describe population pyramid Study and interpret population p

Plenary: 5 mins: Plenary questioning Assessment questions:

What are the 4 types of population pyramids?

What are the main components of population pyramid?
•Indian SST

•Topic: Human Resources 

•Walt: Identify and explain key features of population pyramid.

 
•Weblink for reference:

https://mrbarnes1.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/9/9/24993658/population_
pyramids.ppt

•Presentation link:
•https://www.learnapt.com/lesson-player/57-human-resources/sections/1037
Textbook link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9KCwuDRLzfmM3NqbUhtVGYwLVE/view
Success Criteria

I can identify key features of a

population pyramid

I can describe what population pyramids

show
I can explain population pyramids and compare
LEDCs and MEDCs.
What point is this cartoon making?
 Key words
Dependants:
The very young and very old who
cannot support themselves.

Economically Active:
The working population: 20 -65
years old
Can you explain this graph?
Think about
these questions?
1.What does this
graph show?
2.Which is the
largest age
group.
3.Which is the
smallest age
group
4.What
percentage of
males are aged
between 35-39
Task1: Identify features of population pyramid.
Name the three features that every population pyramid will have?
1. Gender
2. % of population
3. Age (in 5 year age bands)

Young Economically
Old dependents
dependents active
 Why is it important to
understand what the population
structure is of a country?
 Key features of a population pyramid
Narrow at the top Wider in the middle Wide at the top
4% of the
which shows that which means that because there is
there is a small population is people are living
female aged longer life
proportion of longer, less infant expectancy.
elderly people. 25-29. mortality.

Developing Country (LEDCs) Developed Country (MEDCs)

Wide at the base which

This pyramid is typical This pyramid Narrower at the base
means there are a large is typical of a which means that
of a country such as
proportion of young country such birth rates are lower.
Kenya or Vietnam.
people in the country. as Italy and
Japan.
Stretch and challenge – Draw a sketch of a country that has an aging population
 Retirement Jobs
systems Schools

Why is it important to understand

what the population structure is of a
country?

To
encourage/discourage
Medical facilities migration
 Learning recap
I now can describe and explain the shape of a
population pyramid

What type of
country is this?
How can you tell –
pick 1-2
characteristics
 Population Pyramids
1. You are now going to draw you own.
2. This will help you understand each aspect of the
Pyramid
3. Using the information on the sheet, create and
produce a population pyramid.
1 – Will use the template to create a population pyramid
Level 2 – Will do the above and answer the questions
Level 3-Will work out how to plot the pyramid without the template and answer
the questions.
Questions:
1. Describe how we can tell this country is a LEDC? Use the pyramid to explain your answer.
2. What would you expect the pyramid to look like, in 30 years time, if people started living
longer? Then brain storm some problems this could bring to this country.
 STOP!
For the tasks you have done,
show
your understanding in the
each circle
 Revision
Day 1 Indian SST
Topic: Economic
Presence of Government
(civics)
LEARNING RESOURCES
 Weblink for text book page reference:
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9KCwuDRLzfmU2dTdHllOHIzOFk/view

 NCERT weblink app for self-learning:

 https://www.learnapt.com/lesson-player/74-public-facilities/sections/1261/items/7173

 Video link:
 https://slideplayer.com/slide/7092108/
WALT: identify the importance of implementing existing laws as
well as making new laws to protect the rights of workers,
consumers and producers in the market.
 
WHO’S FAULT? WHO IS TO BE
BLAMED?
DO YOU THINK THE VICTIMS OF THE BHOPAL
GAS TRAGEDY GOT JUSTICE? WHY DO WE
THINK ENFORCEMENT OF SAFETY LAWS IS
IMPORTANT IN ANY FACTORY?
 FIND OUT:

 What are minimum wages?

 What is the minimum wage for a
construction worker in your state?
 Do you think the minimum wage for a
worker is adequate, low or high?
 Who sets the minimum wages?
MID PLENARY
 PICK ANY ONE
LEVEL TASK

Level 1: Create a key note presentation of 3 slides explaining the points for the following questions:
What do we mean when we speak of law enforcement? Who is responsible for enforcement? Why is
enforcement so important? Make sure PPT has information in bullet points and has a picture.

Level 2: Write a paragraph of not more than 100 words on the various roles of the government in
implementing existing laws as well as making new laws to protect the rights of workers, consumers and
producers in the market.
 

Level 3:  Write a newspaper article on few situations where laws (or rules) exist but people do not follow
them because of poor enforcement? (For example, over-speeding by motorists). What are the problems in
enforcement? Can you suggest some ways in which enforcement can be improved?
AFL
PLENARY