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MOUNT SINAI UFSD
MOUNT SINAI HIGH SCHOOL
SOCIOLOGY
GRADE LEVEL 11 - 12
ANTHONY. FIORELLI
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Sociology is a one-half year elective open to juniors and seniors. It is the science that studies
human society and social behavior. In this course, students will concentrate their attention on
social interaction – the ways in which people relate to one another and influence other’s
behavior.
Students will learn the concepts, principles, theories and methods used by
sociologists in the examination of social life.
LEARNING STANDARDS:
New York State Learning Standards for Social Studies
Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of:
 Standard 2.1: “The study of world history requires an understanding of world cultures and
civilizations, including an analysis of important ideas, social and cultural values, beliefs, and
traditions.
The study also examines the human condition and the connections and
interactions of people across time and space and the ways different people view the same
event or issue from a variety of perspectives.”
 Standard 2.3: “Study of major social, political, cultural, and religious developments in world
history involves learning about the important roles and contributions of individuals and
groups.”
 Standard 5.2: “The state and federal governments established by the Constitution of the
United States and the State of New York embody basic civic values such as justice, honesty
self-discipline, due process, equality, majority rule with respect for minority rights, and
respect for self, others, and property.”
 Standard 5.4: “The study of civics and citizenship requires the ability to probe ideas and
assumptions, ask and answer analytical questions, take a skeptical attitude toward
questionable arguments, evaluate evidence, formulate rational conclusions, and develop and
refine participatory skills.”
OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:
 Read and comprehend primary source materials.
 Read and comprehend data in graph and table form.
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Apply sociological concepts to problems and everyday activities.
Understand the impact of social groups on development.
Understand the relationships between social institutions and individual behavior.
Examine collective behavior.
Examine social problems through primary and secondary sources.
Examine behaviors and attitudes of those of other cultures.
Compare and contrast behaviors of other cultures with their own.
SIGNIFICANT LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
 Locating, analyzing, and evaluating data
 Development of research skills using both library and internet sources
 Use of technology to prepare classroom presentations
 Analysis of film as illustrative examples of sociological principals
 Preparation of a course project involving community service, or in depth research on a
sociological topic
 Use of cooperative learning in analysis of primary source documents and newspaper/magazine
articles
 Use of discussion skills to facilitate understanding of topics
 Development of note taking skills to reflect group and individual understandings of content
SPECIFIC OR TECHNICAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
 Successful completion of the following topics:
 Overview of Sociology
 Nature of Culture
 Conformity and Deviance
 Roles Relationships and Groups
 The Family
 Religion and Education
 Religion and Education
 Socialization in Childhood, Adolescence, and Adulthood
 Minorities and Discrimination
 Poverty
 Crime
 Problems of Mass Society
 Textbook: Sociology: Understanding Society – Rose, Glazer, & Glazer
 Supplementary readings: Primary source documents, newspaper and magazine/journal
articles as assigned.
 Project – community service or in depth research on a topic approved by instructor.
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Oral and written presentations
Classroom tests and quizzes
Film evaluations
Class attendance and participation
HOMEWORK:
 Homework serves as a reinforcement of daily lessons. Therefore:
 Students will be responsible to complete all homework assignments.
 Homework will be checked on a regular basis.
GRADING:
 Grades will be determined on the basis of the following:
 Homework completion
 Quiz average
 Test average
 Community service/project
 Class participation
 Individual and/or group presentations
FINAL OR CULMINATING ASSESSMENT:
 Final examination. This examination will account for 20% of course grade.
GRADUATION STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENT:
 This course, a ½ credit elective, may be used toward fulfillment of a 5 credit social studies
sequence.
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