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Chapter 9: Social Stratification
In this social stratification worksheet, learners answer 12 fill in blank questions and 7 multiple choice questions regarding the division of society into categories.
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Han Emperors in China
History can be so dramatic! Expose your class to the rise and fall of the Han Dynasty in China. The 400 year span of this Dynasty is covered in an easy to follow format, great for promoting food. Note test taking skills. Students will...
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Concepts of Class
In this Concepts of Class worksheet, students answer ten questions about issues and theories of class, social mobility, and social stratification.
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The Caste System in India
It's so important to help our pupils understand different societies and lifestyles found around the globe. They will read a very brief explanation of the traditional Caste system in India, answer 10 comprehension questions, and analyze 5...
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I Can't Breathe!
The Gulf of Mexico dead zone, an area of low oxygen that kills marine life, costs the United States $82 million every year. Young scientists research anoxic ocean environments then come up with a hypothesis for the cause of the Gulf of...
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We and Thee
Students examine class structure. In this diversity education lesson, students discuss stereotypes within their school as an introduction to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. After students have read the play and discussed social class...
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Applying Theories Of Class
Students apply their knowledge of theories of social class to an analysis of social class in their society. In this social class lesson plan, students work in small groups to complete a Knowledge-Matrix for Traditional Marxist,...
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The Ancient Mediterranean: Trade, Contact, and Cultural Diffusion
Ninth graders begin the lesson by being introduced to the basic terms of economics. In groups, they discover how they are affected by trade because of the clothes they wear and foods they eat. Using primary sources, they examine the...
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Religion in Japan Elderly in Japanese Society
Students study changes in age demographics of Japanese society and the impact that these changes are having on the economy, health care, family structure and workforce. They identify and predict what future changes occur as a...
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Placing Deerfield in a National Context
Eleventh graders understand that world events brought important changes that impacted Deerfield. Students use information gained from this and other periods to develop a continuum showing the growth of the Deerfield community.
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Stratigraphy -- Layers of Time in the Earth
Students are introduced to the process of stratification. Using the internet, they read about the Richard Beene archeological site near San Antonio. Using a map, they color code the different layers present at this site and answer...
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Nineteenth Century Family Portraits
Students compare two nineteenth century family portraits using historical data, statistics, and historical context. Students analyze their own family pictures adjusting the criteria to the current decade. Lastly students study the...
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Plants, Plants, and More Plants
Students examine several types of plants. In this plant lesson, students complete activities that require them to identify types of plants, chart plant anatomy, and explain plant propagation.