1. View the following 1951 population pyramids:

Steps: Map Archives » 3rd Edition, 1957, Atlas of Canada » People and Society » Population » Age and Sex Ratios [1951] Map

a. Is there evidence of the baby boom in the 1951 population pyramid for Canada? Describe it.

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b. Compare the changes in the 1951 pyramid and the 2001 pyramid prepared by the students using Appendix A.

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2. Discuss Appendix B with students to look at the change in dependency ratios over the years. Students can then compare old age dependency ratios by regions by going to the Atlas of Canada Web site and follow the links:

Steps: Explore Our Maps » Health » Rural Health » Old Age Dependency Ratios, 2000 Map

a. What does old age dependency ratio mean?

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b. Which regions of Canada seem to have more of an aging population?

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3. What inferences can be made about the aging population of Saskatchewan?

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2001 Population by Sex and Age Group

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Old Age Dependency Ratio