I.  Bellwork  A.  Read over the basic research methods and their related techniques on pages 24-26. Which research method and technique do you believe provides more accurate results?  Explain why. II.  Objectives: Examine the different ways that reality is constructed (by media, institutions, individuals, ideals) and the various ways that various people approach their reality(-ies). Construct relationships between […]

I.  Bellwork What was the most difficult part of creating your skit? How would you describe the contributions by your group members? Be specific. II,  Objectives: Present and analyze presentations which demonstrate the application of the main sociological theories. Critic and write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Provide an example of an independent variable and a dependent variable? What is a sample and how is it useful? II.  Objectives: Create scenarios which demonstrate the application of the main sociological theories. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. III. […]

I.  Bellwork Q&A  How do sociologists uncover causation and correlation? P22-23 What is the difference between independent variables and dependent variables? P23 II.  Objectives: Examine the different ways that reality is constructed (by media, institutions, individuals, ideals) and the various ways that various people approach their reality(-ies). Construct relationships between the video and describe through […]

I.  Bellwork Explain a time when the place or situation you were in made you act differently than you normally do.  Explain how and why this caused you to change. II.  Objectives: Explain and distinguish between a sociological perspective and a sociological imagination Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or […]

I. Bellwork: Q&A Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both. – C. Wright Mills Explain what the quote means. Explain if you agree or disagree. II.  Objectives: Identify and explain the steps in the research process. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A A.) Page 18 Explain the difference between macrosociology and microsociology. Identify which theoretical perspectives are related to macrosociology and microsociology. II.  Objectives: Create scenarios which demonstrate the application of the main sociological theories. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. […]

I.  Bellwork California high school drops controversial Arab mascot Video Do you believe that Coachella Valley High School’s use of “Arabs” as a mascot is offensive? Explain why or why not. Explain the counterargument to your response. If the school changes the mascot name to “Mighty Arabs” is it offensive? Explain why or why not. […]

I.  Bellwork List and explain each of the three main principles of symbolic interactionism II.  Objectives: Create scenarios which demonstrate the application of the main sociological theories. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. III. Notebook: Construct a Tree Map for the 3 […]

I.  Bellwork Bellwork p. 19 Thinking Critically Q &A 1-2 II.  Objectives: Analyze situations and determine the theoretical perspective which is applied. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address a question or solve a problem. III. Read & Discuss Page 17 Social Perspectives on School IV.  Classwork/Group A.  Basketball is like………… […]