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  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. Create a brace map analyzing and comparing the three main sociological perspectives III. Discussion Theoretical Perspectives: Theoretical Perspectives Video Functionalism: Khan Academy Functionalism Video manifest function & latent […]

I.  Bellwork Explain a time when you changed the way you normally act and behave due  to the people around you.  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 Using a sociological imagination. Explain 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 Questions & Answer What do you see in the photograph? Describe the feelings or mood you have toward 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 using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event […]

I.  Bellwork:  A.  Enroll in the iLearn Sociology Course https://moodle.dearbornschools.org/login/index.php B.  Complete the Learning Style Activities on iLearn  What did each survey say about your learning style? Compare/Contrast the surveys with each other. Do you agree? Explain. II.  Objective Complete a learning style survey, summarizing the results of the survey, and assessing the survey’s validity […]