Written by Ability to download PDF of this full post is above. (sans worksheets)
UPDATED 9/19/19: I deleted the countries of Egypt, South Korea, and Russia and left the United States so that you can use the countries you want. I found a statistic for arable land (albeit in hectares, so it needs converting) and changed out agricultural land that was previously in km. I also added a teacher’s aid with brief notes from Census.gov and solutions for the U.S.
UPDATED 9/19/19: Agricultural Density page legend fixed, added two new QR codes for labor force data. Please re-download.
These coloring book map-pages cover three prominent types of density discussed in AP Human Geography. I would use this when discussing the three types of distribution (arithmetic, physiologic, and agricultural). There are three pages, each with a different density type. Each page has space for lecture notes and calculating the different types of density. There are dynamic QR codes linked to World Bank data sets and to my online human Geography Illustrated Text. Each density category is labeled with a letter that corresponds to its type (which they can also color-code). You can print these large and have classes work in groups or print for individuals.
Goal: Remember that a goal is to have students understand how spatial data can help us solve real-world problems. When they are able to calculate densities themselves, they are able to see better spatial patterns, no matter the variable. The variable could be feral cats for all we care, but they understand how to calculate density.
Process:
Step 1) Lecture on how to calculate these density types. Space is given for your lecture notes on the left.
Step 2) Students use QR codes to find current information needed to calculate densities.
Step 3) Discuss comparisons/contrasts between the countries and help explain why.
Included:
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Arithmetic density map with space for calculation (Full layout)
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Physiological density map with space for calculation (Full layout)
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Agricultural density map with space for calculation (Full layout)
This item was created using open-source maps, Adobe Illustrator, and Autodesk Sketchbook by the Human Imprint. I used the Rubenstein 12th edition maps for reference, though the outline maps were created by myself.
This coloring book series is inspired by the Wynn Kapit Geography Coloring Book, that hasn’t been updated since 2003. It’s provided many hours of geography inspiration for myself and I hope to spread the same.
The coloring book pages are dense images and are best printed on larger paper. They are high-quality and would hold up to printing poster size for your classroom.
Let me know if I can make this better!
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answer key?
In the download, there are three pages with lecture notes and how to calculate for the U.S. I had added it at a later date, but downloaders should have been notified. The data can change from year to year (but I show how to do one), and you choose which countries you calculate. Hope that helps.