[LM_NET] World as 100 people - Data Questioned

[Mary Ludwick <ludwick@SWBELL.NET>]

When I posted the site about the World as 100 People with graphic 
illustrations, someone checked with snopes. I failed to do that.
Snopes correctly challenges some of the data, not to mention the 
definitions.    Please read the snopes link before using these numbers with 
students.  This might also make a great lesson on challenging what is posted 
on the internet and comparing with verifiable facts.

The URL for this page is http://www.snopes.com/science/stats/populate.htm




Mary Croix Ludwick, Librarian  K-5
Thomas Haley Elem, Irving, Texas (near Dallas)
ludwick@swbell.net (home address)
mludwick@irvingisd.net (school address)

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