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Sociology
What exactly does sociology entail? Sociology is a broad field that covers many topics, including culture, mass media, and social movements. A helpful handout prepares scholars for typical writing found in college-level sociology...
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Social Structure
In this human interaction worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions and 14 fill in the blank questions regarding social structures.
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The Sociological Point of View
In this sociology and society worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer questions and match 15 sociology terms on the left to the description on the right.
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Collective Behavior and Social Movements
For this collective behavior and social movements worksheet, students match 15 vocabulary terms to the appropriate descriptions and answer 6 multiple choice questions regarding the 2 sociology topics.
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Social Inequality 11
In this sociology worksheet, students complete 5 graphic organizers, investigate poverty and then read 2 pages of text pertaining to social inequality.
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Chapter 8: Deviance and Social Control
In this deviance and social control worksheet, students respond to 14 fill in the blank questions and 15 matching questions pertaining to crime and how societies attempt to control it.
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Concepts of Class
In this Concepts of Class worksheet, learners answer ten questions about issues and theories of class, social mobility, and social stratification.
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Population and Urbanization
In this population and urbanization worksheet, pupils match 15 terms with the appropriate descriptions and respond to 8 short answer questions regarding these sociological themes.
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Family Life 2
In this sociology instructional activity, students respond to 4 multi-step short answer questions to better understand family terms, concepts, and structures.
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Institutional Study: Jim Crow Laws
In this sociology topics worksheet, students read and complete the narrative for the assignment that requires them to compose papers about Jim Crow laws.
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Concepts of Class
In this Concepts of Class worksheet, students answer ten questions about various theories and theorists' ideas on class structure and differences.
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A Look at U.S. and Canadian Approaches to Individual Liberties
Students compare and contrast Canadian and U.S. policies regarding social issues. In this sociology lesson, students research social and governance policies in the countries and write personal essays using their findings.
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Social Reality Portrayed through Pictures: The City as a Social Laboratory
Twelfth graders analyze and research physical and cultural changes to the city of St. John. Viewing photographs in a virtual exhibit, 12th graders draw conclusions about the culture and societal norms in St. John through the years. ...
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Discourse
Explore the different types of discourse and language with your lecture students in this presentation, which explores "sweet language," "stuffy language," and "poetic language," among others. Helpful for English, Sociology, Semantics, or...
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Faulkner's As I Lay Dying: Form of a Funeral
Learners read and analyze William Faulkner's novel, 'As I Lay Dying.' They define Faulkner's place in American literary history, describe Faulkner's "South" in the context of the historical South and examine the Bundren family through...
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Crime and Deviance
In this Crime and Deviance worksheet, students answer seventy-eight questions, then respond to ten essay questions on these topics.
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Feminist Theories
In this Feminist Theories worksheet, students answer seven questions about the history and changes in the theories of feminism as opposed to patriarchy.
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US Constitution And Federal/State Relationship
Students examine the Constitution for references to the relationship between state and federal governments. They examine Supreme Court cases for examples of the division of government between state and federal powers.
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Children Living on the Street - Debating the Fundamentals
Twelfth graders identify issues related to the rights of children who live on the street. Using the internet, they research topics of interest to them. In groups, they develop arguments supporting their point of view and debate them in...
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Human Trafficking & Modern Day Slavery - Debating the Fundamentals
Students research the trafficking and slavery issues in a country of their choice. In groups, they prepare arguments which support their point of view. They reverse their positions to make the debate more interesting.
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Debating Fundamental Issues of Child Prostitution
Students in college identify issues related to the rights of children involved in prostitution. Using the internet, they research a specific issue of interest to them. In groups, they develop arguments which support their point of...
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Helping the Adolescent Cope with Family Life
Students are introduced to the proper ways to deal with conflict at home. In groups, they define family based on what it means to them and identify factors that lead to a breakdown in communications. They participate in role-playing...