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Sociology
1 – 3 Weeks
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Content/
Concepts
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Skills
4 – 6 Weeks
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
Social Life from the
Sociological viewpoint.
Investigate the
founding principles of
sociology and adapt to
current perspectives
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Research various
cultures
View videos and
interview
representatives of
various cultures
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Assessment
For Content
and Skills
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Test for knowledge of
sociological methods
and the early
sociologists
Restate methods of
sociologists as it relates
to present needs
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Introduce the Person as
component of
Sociology
Construct an awareness
of adolescents, adults,
the aged and their fit
with today’s
sociological setting
7 – 9 Weeks
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Apply sociological
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means to evaluate
cultures
Visit and hear guests
from different genres
and groups
hypothesize their
viewpoints and effects
on the dominant culture
Show comprehension
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by use of group
discussions, oral and
written reports
Use case studies to
analyze and evaluate
10-12 Weeks
Investigate the cultures 
studied.
present social inequity
arguments about
ageism, ethnic, racial &
socioeconomic classes 
Expose students to
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representatives of each
group
Analyze social
institutions such as
family, politics,
education, religion,
science and sports
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Students will design
hypothetical situations,
investigate and clarify
prejudices and opinions
and give written and
oral reports
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*Suggested Instructional Strategies Attached ** Suggested Student Activities Attached
Complete and
summarize the
changing social world
for the past century and
beyond
Evaluate future trends
Test on knowledge and
synthesis of
sociological
perspectives
Apply sociological
method to collective
behavior, social
movements, and
population shifts
Discuss modernization
methods
Term paper due; Study
of media attention to
changing conditions
and future effects and
results. Papers may be
from interviews,
internet library or
personal exploration.
Test on Sociological
concepts