I.  Bellwork (Questions & Answers) Questions & Answers What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the island? What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the boat? Explain who has the correct perspective. How does this relate to the sociologist perspective? II.  Objectives: Analyze situations and determine the theoretical perspective which is […]

I.  Bellwork  P. 19 Thinking Critically Q & A 1-2 II.  Objectives: Explain how the three theoretical perspectives in sociology differ in focus and level of analysis. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text III. Discussion Theoretical Perspectives: Theoretical Perspectives Video Functionalism: Khan Academy Functionalism Video manifest function […]

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 Explain Social Darwinism. CLAIM: Do you agree or disagree with this social theory? Support your reasoning. II.  Objectives: describe the historical events which led to the development of the field of sociology. identify the key individuals and their contributions to the field of sociology. III. Discussion Mini Bio: Karl Marx On Max Weber, […]

I.  Bellwork:   Answers Only What do you see when you look at the picture? Use your social imagination and write about what maybe unseen in this picture as it relates to society. Discuss your responses with at least two other students next to you.  Explain an alternative point of view. II.  Objectives: Describe the historical […]

I.  Bellwork Q&A .Use a sociological imagination. Describe at least 3 different societal influences which may cause a student to skip school II.  Objectives: Define sociology and its relationship with the other social sciences/ Explain, apply, and distinguish between a sociological perspective and a sociological imagination Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, […]

I.  Bellwork:    Tattoo-Photos Questions & Answers II.  Objectives Discuss and analyze various perspectives on a common practice (tattoos) gaining insight into your own as well as others views Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats in order to address a question or solve a problem. III. Tattoo Activity Tattoos-Group-Activity – Worksheet – […]

I.  Bellwork  A.  Questions & Answer What do you see in the photograph? What feelings or mood does the photograph seem to give you? Ask yourself a question about the photograph. II.  Objectives: Examine the importance of perspective in sociology and apply the sociological perspective Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events […]

I.  Bellwork: Enroll in the iLearn Sociology Course Learning Style Activity II.  Objective Reflect upon your learning style by completing a survey and analyzing it. Log on to iLearn and take the PreTest to become familiar with the course site and how questions are structured. III. Log onto iLearn and Complete the PreTest

I.  Bellwork A.  Construct a Circle Map – What is Sociology? List at least 6 words/phrases in the circle II.  Objective Discuss and examine various classroom policies and procedures in order to have a successful semester. Describe and discuss the characteristics of sociology by constructing a circle map using prior knowledge, an article, and video. […]