BELLRINGER

How crowded is our country? Do you feel that we live in a country with a high Population Density? Why?

Explain in 2 or more sentences.

This will begin your notes.

Population Density

• Population Density - average amount of people per square mile or kilometer.

• In short, How Crowded Is It?• Population density is a huge factor in

the growth and culture of a society.• Real Population Density: Uses only land

that is able to grow food. Allows a more realistic number in regards to deserts or mountains.

The Crowded Box(Do not copy down)

United States- 179 people per usable sq km1 person, step into the box

How much room do you have to move?Do you feel crowded?

This represents the Population Density of U.S. in 1:200 ratio.

United States

U.S. Population Density: 31/sq. km.Real Population Density: 179/sq. km.Big Houses, Big yards, 77 cars /100 people.Giant malls, flat parking, focus on having biggest stores, largest land. We like large personal space.

How crowded are we?

The Crowded Box(Do not copy down)

Japan- 2,924 people per usable sq km14 students, step into the box

How much room do you have to move?Do you feel crowded?

This represents the Population Density of Japan in 1:200 ratio.

JapanJapan Population Density: 340/sq. km.Real Population Density: 2,924/sq. km.

• City travel by foot or bike, 40 cars per 100 people, Small houses, Capsule Hotels

• A culture based off of conserving space, making the most of every inch, close personal space.

Japan’s Stores?Drinks, snacks, and cigarettes, umbrellas, fried food, underwear, potted plants, toilet paper, etc sold in vending machines. Japan has the highest number of vending machines per capita, with about one machine for every 23 people.

Comparison

What if…? (DO NOT COPY)

What effect does population density have on your daily life?Does this make you wonder, “How would my life be different if the U.S. was 20 times as crowded?”

Open Response “Crowded Country” Due Tomorrow.