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Functionalist View of the Family
Any social science class studying functionalism and family may benefit from these eight pages of background information and activities. It does not include specific learning objectives, assessments, or rubrics, but it is a great source...
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Family and Social Policy
Review main topics relating to family and social policy using this resource. Learners answer eight questions related to the theories behind certain social policies.
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Family Life 2
In this sociology learning exercise, students respond to 4 multi-step short answer questions to better understand family terms, concepts, and structures.
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The Family
In this family in American society worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions and answer 15 vocabulary matching questions regarding the institution of family in different cultures.
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Family Life 11
In this sociology learning exercise, students explore the family and power relationships as they respond to short answer questions about family life.
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Family Diversification
In this Family Diversification worksheet, students answer questions about theories of family roles and functions in society.
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Family and Social Policy
Delve into the realm of family and social policy using this resource. Learners answer nine questions about social policy, the government's role, and theories.
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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...
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Setting Life Goals
By filling in this chart, participants identify in what ways they are successful, where they need to improve, and what their goals are in 6 areas of life ranging from family and friends to body and spirituality.
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Divorce
Students study family life. In this divorce lesson plan, students compare 2 levels of divorce and produce a set of theoretical explanations for the increase in the level of divorce in our society this century.
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The Dark Side of Family Life
In this family life worksheet, students answer seventeen questions about problems such as domestic violence by constructing short and extended response answers.
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Recent Trends in Family Life
In this Recent Trends in Family Life worksheet, students respond to eight questions with short answers. Suggested point values are provided for responses.
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Across the Generations: Grandparents and Grandchildren
Students examine the relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren. In this sociology lesson, students analyze and discuss grandparent-grandchild relationships in contemporary times in in recent history.
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Social Change and Modernization
In this social change and modernization worksheet, young scholars respond to 6 short answer questions and answer 6 multiple choice questions regarding these sociology topics.
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Would You Live Common Law?
Young scholars explore common law. In this sociology lesson, students discover what constitutes common law unions in Canada and then discuss how common law relationships compare to marriages.
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Housing Arrangements of the Elderly in Canada
Students examine housing for the elderly in Canada. In this sociology lesson plan, students analyze Canadian Census data to find out what type of housing seniors of the country live in.
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Time Alone
Students explore sociological issues. In this sociology lesson, students discover that more and more Canadians are living alone. Students discuss the social and personal implications of this trend.
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Childfree by Choice
High schoolers examine the social stigma of childless couples. In this sociology lesson plan, students discuss the pros and cons of having children and the decision of some couples to remain childless.
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Perceptions of Canadians: A Sense of Belonging, Confidence and Trust
Students explore the concept of social capital. For this sociology lesson, students define social capital and discuss how it is developed in a culture.
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Social Class, Social Change, and Poverty
Students demonstrate how sociological research and literature can add to our understanding of poverty. They explore poverty and its implications on society and future organizations.
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Ethical Decision Making Model-Dealing with Genetic Disorders
In groups, learners read a case study of a couple who produced a child with hemophilia. Although tthe reading breifly mentions how a hemophiliac child is produced, the focus of this lesson is the ethical implications. This lesson is more...
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Sociology: What is life like for Gulf Coast rice farmers
Learners read 1 page about Gulf Coast rice farmers and then describe what rice farming in the U.S. is like in the United States. In this rice farming lesson plan, students tell why they would or would not want to be a rice farmer.
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Gender Bias and Poverty
This worksheet tests reading comprehension and grammar skills while teaching about gender bias and poverty. Learners complete a cloze activity, filling in 15 blank spaces with one of the choices provided below the paragraph. This...
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Family Recent Demographic Changes
In this Recent Demographic Changes activity, students answer 14 questions in short written responses. Suggested point values are provided.