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Increase student understanding of population and demographics through this NEW 2026 application-based population pyramid analysis activity. Students will explore three mystery country profiles to make inferences about each country's stage of demographic transition, natural increase rate, population pyramid shape, dependency ratio, and implications for future infrastructure needs. This activity is fully aligned with the College Board's AP Human Geography unit on Population and Migration. It is a

Increase student understanding of gerrymandering with this fun and interactive activity featuring real world connections to spark conversations around the 2026 Congressional elections. Students will draw district lines based on a variety of scenarios and discuss the implications of each redistricting on voter efficacy and election results. This activity is fully aligned with the College Board AP Human Geography unit on Political Patterns and Processes. It also serves as a great preparation for t