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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Soc Day 15 - Equality in America?

Objective:  Analyze the impact of stratification and social class on American society.

Task:  Today, we'll continue our examination of stratification with a focus on American society.  You'll watch a documentary, "A Place at the Table: Struggles for Equality in America," detailing the stories eight young people.  As you watch the documentary, please answer the questions on the video guide.  Be sure to use evidence from the film to support your answers.  After you've completed the video guide, please hand it in.  You may use the remainder of class time to work on your discussion circles.

Homework:
  • TODAY - Summary & discussion questions for "Uses of Poverty" due on Moodle by 3:00 pm
  • Thursday, April 24 - Article discussion for "Uses of Poverty: The Poor Pay All"
  • Thursday, April 24 - Summary & discussion questions for "Nickel-&-Dimed" and "Moving Up from the Working Class" due on Moodle by 3:00 pm
  • Friday, April 25 - Article discussion for "Nickel-&-Dimed"
  • Friday, April 25 - Article discussion for "Moving Up From the Working Class"
  • Monday, April 28 - Article discussion for "The US Upper Class"
  • Monday, April 28 - Summary & discussion questions for "The Uses of Global Poverty" due on Moodle by 3:00 pm
  • Tuesday, April 29 - Article discussion for "The Uses of Global Poverty"

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