One Child Policy: A Lesson in Population Control

• Geography
• Primary Education

One Child Policy: A Lesson in Population Control

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will understand the history, impact, and legacy of China's One Child Policy.

What do you already know about China's One Child Policy?

Introduction to China's One Child Policy

History and background of the policy, including its implementation in 1979 and the reasons behind it.

Population Control Goals

Discuss the government's aims to control population growth and the impact on society and the economy.

Enforcement and Exceptions

Explain how the policy was enforced and the exceptions made in certain circumstances.

Social and Cultural Impact

Explore the societal and cultural effects, including gender imbalances and family dynamics.

International Response

Examine the global reactions and criticisms of China's population control measures.

Legacy and Revisions

Discuss the legacy of the policy and the recent revisions to allow for a two-child policy.

Reflection and Discussion

Engage in a class discussion about the ethical and practical implications of population control policies.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.