History & People

Resources in this category:

Six Billion and Beyond
http://www.pbs.org/sixbillion/index.html

"On October 12, 1999, Earth's population reached 6 billion. PBS travelled the globe talking to people about the population issues affecting their lives and countries." This site provides a in-depth exploration of population concerns around the world with a special focus on China, India, Mexico, Kenya, Italy, and the United States. The site also includes discussion questions and activities for teachers.