2. Why do people in LEDCs have bigger families?
L.O.
To understand why people in LEDCs generally have more children.
To look at the challenges that Mexican migrants face.

3. Task Why do people in LEDCs generally have more children?
Create a mind map with your ideas.
What advantages/disadvantages does this pose?

4. Population Pyramids

5. The UKs population Pyramid

6. Why are population pyramids different in LEDCs and MEDCs?
They are different because of industrial and economic development of the country.
Lesser developed countries usually have a high birth rate (this is due to less birth control and education) and a high death rate (this is due to less medical attention). This will make the shape of a triangle, with the majority of the population at a lower age.
More developed countries have a low birth rate (due to more education about birth control) and a low death rate (because of better medical attention). This will make the shape look almost the opposite of LEDC.

7. Traditionally why are Birth Rates high in LEDCs?
Children are needed to look after their parents
Infant mortality rates are high so birth rates make up for this
It is hoped children will grow up & move to the city for work sending money home
Religion often forbids the use of birth control
In villages more children can be a sign of higher social status
Women are rarely educated above primary level

8. Why is life expectancy lower in LEDCs?
Lack of food and famine cause many deaths
The spread of disease is higher. E.g. Cholera caused by drinking dirty water
Health care and hospitals are often poor and difficult to access

9. So what problems does this cause?
Overgrazing and over cultivation

10. Pollution
Water
Land

11. Deforestation and soil erosion

12. Overcrowding and the growth of shanty towns

13. Traffic Congestion

14. Other Problems Shortage of resources: food and raw materials
Unemployment and underemployment
Lack of money for basic healthcare and schooling
Rising crime, political coups and huge debts
Low living standards & a lack of development

15. Describe the location of the shanty towns in this city.

16. Mexico City
Massive population and growing- but why do people want to go there?
For those the Mexicans that don’t internally migrate there… where do they go?
Lets watch the videos!

17. In groups:
List all the push and pull factors for the Mexicans

18. Having a large family is an ‘eco crime’
To what extent do you agree with this statement?