Soc Day 10 - Theoretical Perspetives

Shortened Class - Two-Hour Delay

Objective:  Examine the ways in which society impacts everyday behaviors.  Consider the differences between the different theoretical perspectives.

Task:  First,  we'll consider the Trayvon Martin case and the Thomas Theorem.  Then, we'll spend the next portion of class finishing our notes on theoretical perspectives.  Finally, you'll engage in an activity to consider the importance of sample size in social science research.

Homework:

• Thursday, February 12 - Unit 1 Test

Resources for class activities:
"Trayvon Martin & The Thomas Theorem," (Nathan Palmer, Sociology in Focus, 4/2/2012)

"Prank Call Leads to Property Damage" (Good Morning America)

"In Depth: George Zimmerman Trial & Trayvon Martin Case" (CBS News)