Spot the difference:
Starter: What are the implications of a high ODR?
- Old Age Dependency Ratio, ODR, is the ratio of older dependents (people older than 64) to the working-age population (those ages 15-64).
- Dependency Ratio, is the ratio of dependents aged zero to 14 and over the age of 65, compared with the total population aged 15 to 64.
Starter: What are the implications of a high ODR?
Task 1: Global patterns and trends of the ODR.
- Describe the global pattern of the ODR as shown on the figure below.
- Comment on the change in % population over 65 between 2010 and 2040 as shown on the map.
- Explain the changes shown in one particular country on the map above, if possible choose a country you have looked at previously.
Task 2: Create a Google doc named Japan's ageing population and use this page from a textbook.
1. Make notes (include relevant facts and figures).
2. Answer the following:
1. Make notes (include relevant facts and figures).
2. Answer the following:
- In detail, explain the advantages of an ageing population.
- In detail, explain the disadvantages of ageing populations.
- Describe the changes in Japan's population pyramid, from figure 1.24.
- In your opinion, is an ageing world an advantage or a disadvantage?
Task 3: Ternary graph activity.
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Extension: One to watch at home to consolidate your understanding of Japan's situation: "No sex please, we're Japanese"
Plenary: Complete this activity as quickly as you can (the clock is ticking!)
Plenary: Complete this activity as quickly as you can (the clock is ticking!)