I.  Bellwork Rat Race Cartoon Q&A What is the cartoon’s message? Explain the analogy used to communicate the message? How does this relate to you? II. Objective: Examine the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements can be made. Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society Integrate and evaluate […]

I.  Bellwork Page 205 Q&A 12-14  II.  Objective: Examine the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements can be made. Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve a […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Is Race-based Affirmative Action Still Needed? What is the author’s stance? What evidence/information is used to support the stance? Do you support the author’s stance? Explain why or why not? In what way does this article relate to social stratification? II.  Objectives: Examine how poverty is defined and what groups are affected by poverty […]

I.  Bellwork: Provide an example of horizontal mobility. Provide an example of vertical mobility. II.  Objectives: Examine how poverty is defined and what groups are affected by poverty in the U.S. Analyze government responses to poverty and their impact. III.  Discussion Wealth Inequality in America Poverty rate by State Which states (3) have the highest poverty […]

I.  Bellwork: What social class do you feel that you belong? Explain the criteria you used to make your decision. II.  Objectives: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, Examine and critique social classes in the U.S. Identify the types of social mobility and the forces that help […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Page 190 Reading Check Q&A II.  Objective Examine characteristics of status, social stratification, and social class as it relates to American society. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information . III.  Classwork People Like Us – View Episodes 1-6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5MtVM_zFs&list=PLC6D871A2A8C3C8EF For each episode – Summarize what each […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A A.  Page 185 Q&A 1-2 B.  List examples of the special challenges the urban poor face.  II.  Objective Describe and analyze the characteristics, dimensions, and theories relating to social stratification systems. Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact III.  Discussion […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Examine the FBI Classifications of Crime on Page 171 Are there any Part II offenses that you believe should be Part I offenses? Explain Are there any Part I offenses that you would consider Part II offenses? Explain II.  Objective: Evaluate and identify theories that have been proposed to explain deviance Analyze […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A What is police discretion? What are the factors that determine police discretion? Provide an example of police discretion. II.  Objective: Discuss societal issues related with the criminal justice system Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event III. Absent/Late PSA Presentations IV. […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A What are the basic functions of corrections? What percentage of released prisoners will be charged with a new crime? Explain recidivism. II.  Objective: Present and address challenges facing society and teenagers Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to make informed decisions and solve problems. III.  […]