I.  Bellwork:Q &A Page 26 – Thinking Critically Q&A Page 27 – What ethical issues do sociological researchers face? II.  Objectives: Conduct a sociological research project 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 […]

I.  Bellwork Page 31 Q&A 18, 19 & 20 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 reflection how our perspectives of society our relations and roles within society are […]

I.  Bellwork 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 your answer 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 […]

I.  Bellwork A.  Questions & Answers  How do sociologists uncover causation and correlation? P22-23 What is the difference between independent variables and dependent variables? P23 II.  Objectives: Analyze key concepts related to sociological research work within a group to create an outline that will identify a problem, develop a hypothesis and interview/survey questions for a […]

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.  Page S13 in the front (Q&A) What is the first step in developing a hypothesis? How does Step #4 differ from step #1? Explain what happens in step #5? II.  Objectives: Examine the different ways that reality is constructed (by media, institutions, individuals, ideals) and the various ways that various people approach […]

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 A,  Read Page 20  Sociology Close Up (Q&A) What observations did Duneier make? What were Duneier’s conclusions?. 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 Presentations due on Tuesday A.  SSR: Read pages 20-27 […]

I.  Bellwork Q&A Explain the manifest function of owning a car. Explain the latent function of owning a car. II.  Objectives: Write narratives for skits to demonstrating a sociological theory using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. Create a brace map analyzing the key components of Functionalism III.  Turn in your Sociological Theory […]

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 A.  Discuss the quote with someone B.  On your paper Explain what the quote means. Explain if you agree or disagree. How does this relate to the concept of Verstehen? […]