I.  Bellwork: Ch_2_Death_of_the_West_w_questions (Questions & Answers) II.  Objectives: Review the components of culture as well as cultural differences. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media […]

I.  Bellwork Provide examples and explain how Arab Americans have influenced: American cuisine American media II.  Objectives: Examine, identify, and scrutinize American values and how they have been influenced and changed overtime. Integrate and evaluate different interpretation of American culture from songs and their related music videos. III. Discussion: Read and Discuss page 43 American […]

I.  Bellwork: A.  Questions & Answers Skills Focus p. 40 Do you believe in the statement: “Everyone is a member of a subculture.” State and support your answer with evidence. II.  Objectives: Recognize the major sociological theories and components of culture as they are presented throughout the video Gather information and produce a clear coherent […]

I.  Bellwork: Questions & Answers Explain what most cultures have in common with each other? (p.39) Provide 2 examples of subcultures in American society. Provide 2 examples of countercultures in American society. II.  Objectives: Analyze the commonalities and variances which exist between and within cultures. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A List the basic components of culture Which component of culture do you believe is the most important? Explain why? II.  Objectives: Analyze the commonalities and variances which exist between and within cultures. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meaning […]

I.  Bellwork-  Read Page 32-33 Q&A What culture is Miner describing? What is the shrine? What is the charm-box? What is the mouth-rite? What is the body-rite performed by men? II.  Objectives: Recognize the shared physical and abstract products which determine culture Analyze and identify the components of culture. Determine two or more central ideas […]

I.  Bellwork- Page S5 Apply the Skill 1-3 Q&A  II.  Objectives: Form groups define roles and responsibilities and collaborate with others to conduct, gather and present a sociological study using the research process. Review fundamental sociological concepts and theories Identify, examine, and explain examples for functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionalism as they apply to […]

I.  Bellwork- Page S9 Apply the Skill 1-2 Q&A II.  Objectives: Form groups define roles and responsibilities and collaborate with others to conduct, gather and present a sociological study using the research process. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative […]

I.  Bellwork- Explain the cartoon and its message. II.  Objectives: Conduct research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Form groups define roles and responsibilities and collaborate with others to conduct, gather and […]

I.  Bellwork Page 31 Q&A 18, 19 & 20 II.  Objectives: Review fundamental sociological concepts and theories Develop  and test group research project hypothesis. III.  Classwork A.  Use the graphic organizer provided on Page S13 to develop and test your own group research hypothesis.  –  Provide the necessary information for each step and complete it […]