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 What is spurious correlation? Provide an example. II.  Objectives: Form groups to conduct a sociological study using the research process. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain. III. Classwork A.  Class Activity Conducting Interviews p. 24 […]

I.  Bellwork A.  My Learning Plan – Goals My Learning Plan Class goal development 3 Ways to attain the goal (course of action) II.  Objectives: Identify and explain the steps in the research process. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text III. Skits due Wednesday IV.  SSR: Read […]

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 Discuss the quote with someone On your paper Explain what the quote means. Explain if you agree or disagree. II.    Objectives: Write narratives for skits to demonstrating a sociological […]

I.   Bellwork: Q&A List and explain each of the three main principles of symbolic interactionism Explain what a symbolic interactionist say in response to the statement below: “Human beings are born fully formed social beings, without the need for social interaction.” II.   Objectives: Create scenarios which demonstrate the application of the main sociological theories. Write narratives to […]

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 (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 Fordson functions like a(n)………….because…………… Create an analogy of how you view Fordson. Explain your analogy by relating specific things. 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. Discussion A. Page 17 […]

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 […]