Feb 20th 2026 Permaculture Review & Global Implementation & Globalization/Economics/Demographics - Japan Birth Rate 2025
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Review of last Thursday Work -
Permaculture -
Debate Question. We (as a global community) can/could fully move to a syntropic/permaculture based agricultural system and feed the whole of the world successfully with these methods. (Affirmative or Negative)?
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Japan's population crisis reaches tipping point | FT Film 20 min
Students To Complete viewing worksheet: HERE
*If you were away this is an assignment in Teams > Assignments > Demographics - Japan's Population Crisis Viewing Sheet
Cause & Effect: According to the video, what are two major reasons Japan’s birth rate is declining? How are these reasons connected to work culture, cost of living, or government policy?
Economic Impact: How does a shrinking population affect Japan’s economy and workforce? Identify one specific example from the video and explain why it is a long-term concern.
Government Response & Limits: What solutions has the Japanese government tried to address the population crisis, and why have these efforts had limited success so far?
Debate Statement:
“In developed countries, economic pressure is now the primary factor influencing declining birth rates.”
Debate Connections to Explore:
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Japan as a case study (long work hours, housing costs, childcare, gender roles)
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Comparisons to Canada (cost of housing, childcare access, immigration, work–life balance)
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Whether government incentives can realistically reverse population decline
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The role of immigration vs. increasing birth rates in sustaining economies
Extension Questions:
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Should Canada focus more on immigration policy or family-support policies to address future population challenges?
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Is population decline always a problem, or could it have environmental or social benefits?
Prep For Debate.
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