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Social Studies · 9–12

The Silver Tsunami: Navigating a Greying World

Students examine population aging, demographic transition, dependency ratios, and the economic effects of an increasingly older population.

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Students examine population aging, demographic transition, dependency ratios, and the economic effects of an increasingly older population. The worksheet includes background information, key vocabulary, an advance organizer, and source-analysis questions focused on healthcare, labor, caregiving, Social Security, and Medicare.

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  • Students will define demographic transition, dependency ratio, Silver Tsunami, and age cohort.
  • Students will analyze demographic trends related to population aging.
  • Students will evaluate economic impacts on healthcare, labor, and social support systems.
  • Students will identify societal changes associated with an aging population.