Soc Day 83 - Children's Story Presentations

Objective:  Apply knowledge of socialization to create a children's story.

Task:  Greetings!  We'll finish the story presentations.  If there is any time remaining, we'll discuss a topic of sociological relevance. 

Homework:

• TODAY - Children's Story presentations

Soc Day 82 - Story Presentations

Congratulations Seniors!  Best wishes as you embark on the next phase in your journey.  

Objective:  Apply knowledge of socialization to create a children's story.

Task:  Greetings!  Today, you'll use the first 15 minutes of class to finalize your project.  Then, the senior groups will present their stories.

Homework:

• TODAY - Quarter 4 article review due
• TODAY - Children's Story presentations

Soc Day 81 - Children's Story

Objective:  Apply knowledge of socialization to create a children's story.

Task:  Greetings!  Today, you'll work with a partner or small group to create a story for children.

Homework:

• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due
• Friday, June 2 - Children's Story presentations

Soc Day 80 - Children's Story

Objective:  Apply knowledge of socialization to create a children's story.

Task:  Greetings!  Today, you'll work with a partner or small group to create a story for children.

Homework:

• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due
• Friday, June 2 - Children's Story presentations

Soc Day 79 - Peer Groups, Cliques, & Crowds

Objective:  Compare and contrast the three dominant social groups in adolescence.

Task:  Greetings!  Today, we'll explore the socialization through various groupings in high school.  Specifically, you'll read about and create a Venn diagram to compare peer groups, cliques, and crowds.  Then, if you have any time remaining, you'll work on the quarter 4 article review or explore "Sociology: Discussion Starters."

Homework:

• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day 78 - Socialization Through the Mass Media

Objective:  Evaluate the argument that mass media is a tool of those in power.

Task:  Happy Friday!  Today, we'll continue our exploration of the agents of socialization focusing specifically on the role of the mass media in distributing information and construction of knowledge.  

Homework:

• YESTERDAY - "American Promise" Reflection Essay due
• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day 77 - "Three Little Pigs"

Objective:  Identify and explain agents of socialization.  Consider the manner in which children's stories help to socialize them.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll continue our examination of agents of socialization with an examination of a well-known children's story.  You'll watch the Disney cartoon and read a sociological analysis of "The Three Little Pigs."  Then, you'll complete and submit the comprehension check.  If there is any time remaining, please work on your reflection essay or your article review.

Homework:

• TODAY - "American Promise" Reflection Essay
• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day 76 - Agents of Socialization

Objective:  Identify and explain agents of socialization.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll begin our exploration of socialization with a group activity to explore the agents of socialization.

Homework:

• Thursday, May 25 - "American Promise" Reflection Essay
• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day Day 75 - Race & Ethnicity Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of race and ethnicity in sociological terms.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for your test.  You'll have the entire period to complete the assessment.  As you progress through the test, please read each question carefully and be sure to thoroughly answer all questions.  When you've finished the test, turn it in at the back of the room and work on your reflection essay or your article review.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 4 Test
• Thursday, May 25 - "American Promise" Reflection Essay
• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day 74 - Unit 4 Wrap-Up

Objective:  Utilize observational skills to analyze a historical image.  

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll finish up our examination of race and ethnicity with an activity analyzing an image. Specifically, we'll consider the ways in which photographs shape our identity.  Finally, if any time remains, we'll review for the test.

Homework:

• Tuesday, May 23 - Unit 4 Test
• Thursday, May 25 - "American Promise" Reflection Essay
• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day 73 - Reflection Essay

Extending Class Discussions:  "'The Color of Law' Details How Housing Policies Created Segregation" (All Things Considered, NPR, 5/17/17)

Objective:  Apply sociological concepts to analyze the experiences of two boys as they journey through the New York education system.

Task:  Happy Friday!  As promised, you will today's class period to work on your reflection essay.  Please take some time to pull together and organize your thoughts before you start writing.  It is especially important to create a thesis statement that concisely presents your argument.  All of the details in your essay must support your thesis.  Although I have a general distaste for first person pronouns in formal writing, if you can write a stronger essay using those pronouns, please feel free to do so.  

Homework:

• Tuesday, May 23 - Unit 4 Test
• Thursday, May 25 - "American Promise" Reflection Essay
• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day 72 - American Promise Wrap-Up

Extending Class Discussions:  "'The Color of Law' Details How Housing Policies Created Segregation" (All Things Considered, NPR, 5/17/17)

Objective:  Apply sociological concepts to analyze the experiences of two boys as they journey through the New York education system.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll finally see the conclusion of American Promise.  After the film, we'll take a few minutes to review the expectations for your essay.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll review for Monday's test. 

Homework:

• Friday, May 19 - "American Promise" Reflection Essay
• Monday, May 22 - Unit 4 Test
• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day 71 - American Promise

Objective:  Apply sociological concepts to analyze the experiences of two boys as they journey through the New York education system.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we're going to use a documentary to apply our knowledge of gender and race in terms of the American education system.  While watching the film, please complete the guided note sheet.

Homework:

• Friday, May 19 - "American Promise" Reflection Essay
• Monday, May 22 - Unit 4 Test
• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day 70 - American Promise

Objective:  Apply sociological concepts to analyze the experiences of two boys as they journey through the New York education system.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we're going to use a documentary to apply our knowledge of gender and race in terms of the American education system.  While watching the film, please complete the guided note sheet.

Homework:

• Friday, May 19 - "American Promise" Reflection Essay
• Monday, May 22 - Unit 4 Test
• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day 69 - Race, Gender, & Education

Objective:  Apply sociological concepts to analyze the experiences of two boys as they journey through the New York education system.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we're going to use a documentary to apply our knowledge of gender and race in terms of the American education system.  While watching the film, please complete the guided note sheet.

Homework:

• Friday, May 19 - "American Promise" Reflection Essay
• Monday, May 22 - Unit 4 Test
• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day 68 - Quarter 4 Article Review

Objective:  Apply sociological concepts to analyze a periodical article.  

Task:  Today, you'll find an article from a PRINT periodical in the library and use our sociological concepts to analyze the material.

Homework:

• TODAY - Report directly to the library
• Friday, June 2 - Quarter 4 article review due

Soc Day 67 - Race, Ethnicity, & Code-Switching

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as social constructs.  

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on race and ethnicity.  We'll finish our examination of the accommodation and conflict associated with ethnicity in America.

Homework:

• TODAY - Race & ethnicity vocabulary due
• Thursday, May 11 - Code-switching discussion
• Friday, May 12 - Report directly to the library
• Thursday, May 18 - Unit 5 Test

For our class discussion:

• "Can We Talk About Whiteness?" (CodeSwitch podcast, 5/31/2016)
• "Is Beirut the Code-Switching Capital of the World?" (PRIs The World, 10/5/2015)

Soc Day 66 - Race & Ethnicity

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as social constructs.  

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on race and ethnicity.  First, we'll finish our notes and discuss the impact of genocide in world history.

Homework:

• Thursday, May 11 - Race & ethnicity vocabulary due
• Thursday, May 11 - Code-switching discussion
• Friday, May 12 - Report directly to the library
• Thursday, May 18 - Unit 5 Test

Soc Day 66 - Defining Race & Ethnicity

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as social constructs.  

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download and read "Color Schemes" in preparation for our discussion.  After our discussion, we'll finish our notes on race & ethnicity.

Homework:

• Thursday, May 11 - Race & ethnicity vocabulary due
• Friday, May 12 - Report directly to the library
• Wednesday, May 17 - Unit 5 Test

Soc Day 65 - Ethnicity in America

In the news...  "A 'Forgotten History' of How the US Government Segregated America" (Fresh Air, 5/3/17)

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as social constructs.  

Task:  Good morning!  We'll finish our minority group presentations and continue our notes on race and ethnicity in the United States.

Homework:

• TODAY - Minority group presentation due at the beginning of class
• Thursday, May 11 - Race & ethnicity vocabulary due
• Friday, May 12 - Report directly to the library
• Wednesday, May 17 - Unit 5 Test