Population Education
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Empowering educators with engaging k-12 lessons + PD that explore population growth, sustainability, and human impact on the planet.
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🚨🌍 The World of 8 Billion Video Contest is OPEN!
⚡ Energy | 🌿 Wetlands | 💰 Economics
📹 Students in grades 6–12 worldwide: Create a 60-sec video with creative solutions for a sustainable future.
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#WorldOf8Billion #StudentVoices #edusky #sschat #Edusci
⚡ Energy | 🌿 Wetlands | 💰 Economics
📹 Students in grades 6–12 worldwide: Create a 60-sec video with creative solutions for a sustainable future.
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👉 Learn More: buff.ly/ZNM0IV0
#WorldOf8Billion #StudentVoices #edusky #sschat #Edusci
Trainer Spotlight 💙 We’re proud to recognize Michael Bentley, a PopEd volunteer trainer since 2003 who has helped train 1,200+ educators. Thank you for your dedication and or the lasting impact you continue to make in classrooms across the country!
#teachthefuture #populationeducation
#teachthefuture #populationeducation
December 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Trainer Spotlight 💙 We’re proud to recognize Michael Bentley, a PopEd volunteer trainer since 2003 who has helped train 1,200+ educators. Thank you for your dedication and or the lasting impact you continue to make in classrooms across the country!
#teachthefuture #populationeducation
#teachthefuture #populationeducation
🌎Looking for ideas for your World of 8 Billion video? Discover powerful real-world examples that prove meaningful stories can be told in just 60 seconds—and how short-form videos can educate, engage, and inspire action.
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#edusky #sschat #edusci
🎥 Find inspiration for your W8B video: buff.ly/fgbGY5u
#edusky #sschat #edusci
The Power of Short-Form Storytelling: Get Inspired for Your W8B Video - World of 8 Billion
The World of 8 Billion student video contest allows you to learn the art of short-form storytelling and how to...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🌎Looking for ideas for your World of 8 Billion video? Discover powerful real-world examples that prove meaningful stories can be told in just 60 seconds—and how short-form videos can educate, engage, and inspire action.
🎥 Find inspiration for your W8B video: buff.ly/fgbGY5u
#edusky #sschat #edusci
🎥 Find inspiration for your W8B video: buff.ly/fgbGY5u
#edusky #sschat #edusci
Dr. Amy Roberts at the University of Wyoming used PopEd strategies to teach population growth in her #socialstudies methods course. Her pre-service teachers explored the “Dot” video, compared past and future population, + built the Oh, How We’ve Grown timeline—leaving them SHOCKED!
How One Social Studies Methods Instructor Taught Population Growth - Population Education
Read how a professor at U-WY's College of Education uses interactive history lessons to aid future elementary teachers with social studies instruction.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Dr. Amy Roberts at the University of Wyoming used PopEd strategies to teach population growth in her #socialstudies methods course. Her pre-service teachers explored the “Dot” video, compared past and future population, + built the Oh, How We’ve Grown timeline—leaving them SHOCKED!
Trainer Spotlight 💙 We’re honored to recognize Susan Schleith for her years of service as a PopEd volunteer trainer. Her commitment to education and sustainability continues to strengthen classrooms and inspire critical thinking. We’re grateful for you, Susan!
#teachthefuture #populationeducation
#teachthefuture #populationeducation
December 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Trainer Spotlight 💙 We’re honored to recognize Susan Schleith for her years of service as a PopEd volunteer trainer. Her commitment to education and sustainability continues to strengthen classrooms and inspire critical thinking. We’re grateful for you, Susan!
#teachthefuture #populationeducation
#teachthefuture #populationeducation
Here's a great resource from Oceana: “Under the Sea – Activities for Parents and Teachers.” It’s full of engaging, ocean-themed lessons, games and activities perfect for classrooms, family time, or anyone looking to bring marine learning to life.
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#PopEdOcean #environmentaleducation
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#PopEdOcean #environmentaleducation
Under the Sea Activities for Parents and Teachers | Oceana
Explore Oceana's parents and teachers page for resources and under the sea activities for students eager to learn about the oceans.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Here's a great resource from Oceana: “Under the Sea – Activities for Parents and Teachers.” It’s full of engaging, ocean-themed lessons, games and activities perfect for classrooms, family time, or anyone looking to bring marine learning to life.
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#PopEdOcean #environmentaleducation
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#PopEdOcean #environmentaleducation
For 50 years, we’ve helped students connect population, consumption, and the environment. With a small but mighty team, nearly 700 volunteer teacher trainers, and 50,000 educators using our materials we reach nearly 3 million K–12 students each year — building the next generation of changemakers. 🌍✨
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
For 50 years, we’ve helped students connect population, consumption, and the environment. With a small but mighty team, nearly 700 volunteer teacher trainers, and 50,000 educators using our materials we reach nearly 3 million K–12 students each year — building the next generation of changemakers. 🌍✨
What’s Going On in This Graph? | Dec. 10, 2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/l...
What’s Going On in This Graph? | Dec. 10, 2025
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December 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
What’s Going On in This Graph? | Dec. 10, 2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/l...
🌊Healthy oceans = a healthy planet. 🌍 But oil spills, plastic waste, and runoff pollution are putting marine ecosystems, food systems, and human well-being at risk. We’re spotlighting how these issues are connected + how awareness leads to action. 👉
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#PopEdOcean #environmentaled
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#PopEdOcean #environmentaled
Runoff Pollution in the Ocean: Causes, Impacts, Solutions | PopEd
Discover how land-based runoff - agricultural, urban, sewage - pollutes the ocean. Learn its effects and what can be done to reduce it, by reading our blog!
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December 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🌊Healthy oceans = a healthy planet. 🌍 But oil spills, plastic waste, and runoff pollution are putting marine ecosystems, food systems, and human well-being at risk. We’re spotlighting how these issues are connected + how awareness leads to action. 👉
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#PopEdOcean #environmentaled
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#PopEdOcean #environmentaled
✍️ Introduce your students to storyboarding, the perfect way to visualize their scenes and dialogue for their #Worldof8Billion video: buff.ly/QLopjMh
Students learn how to design a storyboard, make their visuals come to life, and create a winning video for the contest! 🎥🌏
#globaled #edusky #sschat
Students learn how to design a storyboard, make their visuals come to life, and create a winning video for the contest! 🎥🌏
#globaled #edusky #sschat
What is a Storyboard? How Will It Help Me Create a Winning Video? - World of 8 Billion
Making a storyboard is a helpful technique when planning your video. A storyboard is a sequence of images accompanied by...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
✍️ Introduce your students to storyboarding, the perfect way to visualize their scenes and dialogue for their #Worldof8Billion video: buff.ly/QLopjMh
Students learn how to design a storyboard, make their visuals come to life, and create a winning video for the contest! 🎥🌏
#globaled #edusky #sschat
Students learn how to design a storyboard, make their visuals come to life, and create a winning video for the contest! 🎥🌏
#globaled #edusky #sschat
50 yrs of empowering educators to teach about human population growth and its impact on the environment. 50 yrs of sparking critical thinking. 50 yrs of shaping a more informed, sustainable future. Thanks to the incredible community that makes this work possible. 💙
#populationeducation #edusky
#populationeducation #edusky
Our December magazine issue is out today! We dedicated this one to @populationeducation.org, which is 50 this year! Since 1975, PopEd has been preparing educators to teach about human population growth and its impacts on the environment and human wellbeing. populationconnection.org/magazine/dec...
December 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
50 yrs of empowering educators to teach about human population growth and its impact on the environment. 50 yrs of sparking critical thinking. 50 yrs of shaping a more informed, sustainable future. Thanks to the incredible community that makes this work possible. 💙
#populationeducation #edusky
#populationeducation #edusky
🏙️🌱 Did you know that well-designed cities can actually lower carbon emissions? From shared buildings to reduced driving, smart urban planning makes a difference. Explore the connection between population density and climate impact...
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#populationeducation #sustainabilityeducation
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#populationeducation #sustainabilityeducation
How Population Density Impacts Urban Carbon Emissions?
Discover how urban population density affects carbon emissions and learn strategies for sustainable urban development worldwide by reading our article!
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December 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🏙️🌱 Did you know that well-designed cities can actually lower carbon emissions? From shared buildings to reduced driving, smart urban planning makes a difference. Explore the connection between population density and climate impact...
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#populationeducation #sustainabilityeducation
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#populationeducation #sustainabilityeducation
🌱 World Soil Day 2025: Healthy soils for healthy cities
Urban soils do more than we see—they help grow food, filter water, store carbon, regulate temperature, and support biodiversity. Protecting soil means protecting our cities’ future. buff.ly/Mw7IZsq
Urban soils do more than we see—they help grow food, filter water, store carbon, regulate temperature, and support biodiversity. Protecting soil means protecting our cities’ future. buff.ly/Mw7IZsq
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🌱 World Soil Day 2025: Healthy soils for healthy cities
Urban soils do more than we see—they help grow food, filter water, store carbon, regulate temperature, and support biodiversity. Protecting soil means protecting our cities’ future. buff.ly/Mw7IZsq
Urban soils do more than we see—they help grow food, filter water, store carbon, regulate temperature, and support biodiversity. Protecting soil means protecting our cities’ future. buff.ly/Mw7IZsq
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NEW RESOURCE: The current administration took down many federal #EnvironmentalJustice & #ClimateJustice databases.
Our new @stemteachingtool.bsky.social lifts up various efforts that have republished those vital data & visualization tools:
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/106
#SciEd #TeachClimate
Our new @stemteachingtool.bsky.social lifts up various efforts that have republished those vital data & visualization tools:
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/106
#SciEd #TeachClimate
November 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
NEW RESOURCE: The current administration took down many federal #EnvironmentalJustice & #ClimateJustice databases.
Our new @stemteachingtool.bsky.social lifts up various efforts that have republished those vital data & visualization tools:
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/106
#SciEd #TeachClimate
Our new @stemteachingtool.bsky.social lifts up various efforts that have republished those vital data & visualization tools:
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/106
#SciEd #TeachClimate
📹✨Discover the many real-world skills your students can build while making their #Worldof8Billion videos! ⏩ buff.ly/IMIdPzt
In our new blog, we share how students develop collaboration 👏, communication skills 💬, and more.
#GlobalEd #StudentVoices #edusky #sschat #edusci
In our new blog, we share how students develop collaboration 👏, communication skills 💬, and more.
#GlobalEd #StudentVoices #edusky #sschat #edusci
Building Real-World Skills with the World of 8 Billion Student Competition - World of 8 Billion
When students participate in the World of 8 Billion contest, they build invaluable real-world skills. Teachers have shared that the...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
📹✨Discover the many real-world skills your students can build while making their #Worldof8Billion videos! ⏩ buff.ly/IMIdPzt
In our new blog, we share how students develop collaboration 👏, communication skills 💬, and more.
#GlobalEd #StudentVoices #edusky #sschat #edusci
In our new blog, we share how students develop collaboration 👏, communication skills 💬, and more.
#GlobalEd #StudentVoices #edusky #sschat #edusci
We were on the lookout for engaging tools for our #PopEdOcean theme and we discovered this one! 🌊🐟 Fishing Rush helps students explore how fishing choices impact ocean health.
👉 Check it out:
👉 Check it out:
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December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We were on the lookout for engaging tools for our #PopEdOcean theme and we discovered this one! 🌊🐟 Fishing Rush helps students explore how fishing choices impact ocean health.
👉 Check it out:
👉 Check it out:
🌏✨Help your students find the right style for their #Worldof8Billion video 👉 buff.ly/oIzUlba
Read our new blog to learn about options from storytelling to data visualization and get inspiration from past winners! 📹📊🙋
#GlobalEd #YouthVoices #edusky #sschat #edusci
Read our new blog to learn about options from storytelling to data visualization and get inspiration from past winners! 📹📊🙋
#GlobalEd #YouthVoices #edusky #sschat #edusci
What's the Best Video Style for You: Deciding on the Best Fit - World of 8 Billion
The World of 8 Billion contest is about more than facts. It’s about how you communicate and bring them to...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🌏✨Help your students find the right style for their #Worldof8Billion video 👉 buff.ly/oIzUlba
Read our new blog to learn about options from storytelling to data visualization and get inspiration from past winners! 📹📊🙋
#GlobalEd #YouthVoices #edusky #sschat #edusci
Read our new blog to learn about options from storytelling to data visualization and get inspiration from past winners! 📹📊🙋
#GlobalEd #YouthVoices #edusky #sschat #edusci
📣PopEd just shared new ocean-adaptations of some of our most popular lessons! From modeling shark food webs to exploring marine population trends, these activities help students understand marine ecosystems & why healthy oceans matter. ✨Perfect for grades K–12. buff.ly/uF8TKCe
#edusky #PopEdOcean
#edusky #PopEdOcean
Fun Activities for Teaching about the Ocean: Adaptations of Popular PopEd Lesson Plans - Population Education
PopEd recently presented two ocean-themed conferences sessions – one for the Mid-Atlantic Marine Association conference titled “Teaching Ocean Ecology with... Read more »
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November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
📣PopEd just shared new ocean-adaptations of some of our most popular lessons! From modeling shark food webs to exploring marine population trends, these activities help students understand marine ecosystems & why healthy oceans matter. ✨Perfect for grades K–12. buff.ly/uF8TKCe
#edusky #PopEdOcean
#edusky #PopEdOcean
The Paris Agreement turns 10 this month. So… how much progress have we really made? These 5 charts break it down...
5 Charts Show Climate Progress as Paris Agreement Turns 10
The 2015 Paris Agreement forged a path for the world to stave off the worst climate change scenarios. Here’s where we stand 10 years later
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November 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Paris Agreement turns 10 this month. So… how much progress have we really made? These 5 charts break it down...
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The flashpoint generation: How Gen Z is rewriting the rules of protest the world over
->Global Voices | #protest | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
->Global Voices | #protest | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
The flashpoint generation: How Gen Z is rewriting the rules of protest the world over
When young Nepalis began sharing memes and kickstarting discussions mocking government corruption in April 2025, few in Kathmandu’s political circles took notice. Flash forward to September 2025 and, within days, TikTok reels turned into street marches, Discord threads became strategy...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🦃💧 Before you dig in this Thanksgiving: did you know a single 15-lb turkey can require over 4,300 gallons of water to produce?
Explore the hidden water footprint behind our favorite holiday dishes AND find out how to make smart swaps that benefit both your table and the planet.
Explore the hidden water footprint behind our favorite holiday dishes AND find out how to make smart swaps that benefit both your table and the planet.
Water Footprint Calculator for Thanksgiving - Population Education
The Thanksgiving day feast is a great place to consider the impact that our diets have on water resources. It... Read more »
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November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🦃💧 Before you dig in this Thanksgiving: did you know a single 15-lb turkey can require over 4,300 gallons of water to produce?
Explore the hidden water footprint behind our favorite holiday dishes AND find out how to make smart swaps that benefit both your table and the planet.
Explore the hidden water footprint behind our favorite holiday dishes AND find out how to make smart swaps that benefit both your table and the planet.
🍂🦋 Teaching about invasive species? The Spotted Lanternfly is a perfect real-world example. Explore its origins, economic impact, and what simple steps we all can take to stop its spread. buff.ly/BD0AXFW
#edusky #sustainabilityeducation #populationeducation #invasivespecies
#edusky #sustainabilityeducation #populationeducation #invasivespecies
The Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Insect with a Costly Impact - Population Education
This is the first post in a series on invasive species in the U.S. In each post, I’ll explore how... Read more »
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November 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🍂🦋 Teaching about invasive species? The Spotted Lanternfly is a perfect real-world example. Explore its origins, economic impact, and what simple steps we all can take to stop its spread. buff.ly/BD0AXFW
#edusky #sustainabilityeducation #populationeducation #invasivespecies
#edusky #sustainabilityeducation #populationeducation #invasivespecies
🏙️ New global data is reshaping what we know about urban living. A new UN report finds that far more people live in cities than previously estimated. buff.ly/3SnjWZm #populationeducation
Four-fifths of the world's population now live in urban areas
A comprehensive UN report has found that cities and towns are home to 81 per cent of the world’s population, much more than previously thought
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November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🏙️ New global data is reshaping what we know about urban living. A new UN report finds that far more people live in cities than previously estimated. buff.ly/3SnjWZm #populationeducation
🌊 This quarter, we’re spotlighting The Ocean. Here’s a powerful way to bring it into your classroom... Code Blue is a quick, engaging activity where students take the role of investigators uncovering threats to marine ecosystems.
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#edusky #PopEdOcean
👉 Free Download: buff.ly/utcNUdj
#edusky #PopEdOcean
Code Blue: Class Activity on Endangered Oceans
Discover interactive Population Education resources, including simulations, videos, lesson plans, and tools on sustainability and global trends.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🌊 This quarter, we’re spotlighting The Ocean. Here’s a powerful way to bring it into your classroom... Code Blue is a quick, engaging activity where students take the role of investigators uncovering threats to marine ecosystems.
👉 Free Download: buff.ly/utcNUdj
#edusky #PopEdOcean
👉 Free Download: buff.ly/utcNUdj
#edusky #PopEdOcean
🖊️Are your students ready to write their #Worldof8Billion video scripts?➡️ buff.ly/6iIhAkA
Check out our new blog with quick tips on organizing your ideas, adding helpful annotations and making your message stand out! 💫
#globaled #edusky #sschat #edusci
Check out our new blog with quick tips on organizing your ideas, adding helpful annotations and making your message stand out! 💫
#globaled #edusky #sschat #edusci
Tips for Writing a Great Video Script - World of 8 Billion
Have you chosen your video contest topic and finished your research? Now it’s time to start writing your video’s script! ...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
🖊️Are your students ready to write their #Worldof8Billion video scripts?➡️ buff.ly/6iIhAkA
Check out our new blog with quick tips on organizing your ideas, adding helpful annotations and making your message stand out! 💫
#globaled #edusky #sschat #edusci
Check out our new blog with quick tips on organizing your ideas, adding helpful annotations and making your message stand out! 💫
#globaled #edusky #sschat #edusci