Mexico’s population has more than tripled since 1950. Where do all the people live? Is there enough food? How is the water supply? Are there enough jobs? How does it affect the quality of life?

What if the number of students in your classroom tripled before the end of the month? What changes would you have to make? How would it affect you personally? How would it affect your entire school? Would you be able to learn better? Use the database at www.your-nation.com to compare the population of the United States to Mexico.

1. Click on the COMPARE button located on the left side of the page.
2. At the TOP of the window, select United States from the pull-down menu beside the word "compare." Select Mexico from the pull-down menu beside the word "with."
3. Select Population from the pull-down menu beside the word, "compare on."
4. Click on the GENERATE button to view an animated graph comparing the population. (Make a guess before you link.)
5. Now GENERATE 3 more graphs, using steps 1-4 above, to compare on:

• Population Growth Population Under the Age of 15
• Population Over the Age of 65

6. Discuss with your teacher how population growth affects road development, landfills, future needs for schools, hospitals, and jobs

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