With the population having reached 7 billion in late 2011 and projected to grow to 9-10 billion by 2050, one cannot ignore the far reaching impact of our numbers on virtually every aspect of life on Earth. Grade 7 students are looking at the problem, "What might be the environmental, economic or social impacts of nearly 8 billion people living on the planet?"
Students are exploring how population growth impacts different areas of civilization and are to design at least one idea for a sustainable solution. They are exploring ways to Promoting Environmental Justice, Strengthening Global Health, and Re-Imagining Industrial Systems. The students will create a short video and submit it to the World of 7 Billion contest. Taking on these complex challenges and finding solutions will require understanding, cooperation and creativity.