Weekly outline
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Sociology
Instructor Name: Mr. Bryant
Email Address: tbryant@avhsd.org
Course Description: An introduction to Sociology. Sociology is the systematic study of human behavior and society. The focus of this class will be geared toward the analysis of human behavior, social interaction, social organization, social institutions, and social change.
Course Goals: The goal is to develop a “sociological perspective”, which is the ability to use sociological tools in an attempt to understand human behavior and society.
Required Texts, Materials, or Equipment: Textbook - Sociology A Down to Earth ApproachMajor Assignments: Classwork Homework Class Participation Projects Tests Presentations
Subject Matter: The Foundation of Sociology Culture Socialization Social Structure Social Networks Formal Organizations
Social Control Stratification Social Class Family Education Social Movements
Course Grading: 90-100% A, 80-89% B, 70-79% C, 60-69% D, 59% & below F (point system)
Course Policies: Late assignments - 10% penalty for each day the assignment is late (except daily assignments, late daily assignments are not accepted)
Absent work - The student will have as many days as they were absent to submit the work
Assignments due on the day of an absence must be turned in the day the student returns
Absent for a test - Test must be completed on the day the student returns
Classroom Expectations
Come To Class Prepared
Respect the Learning Environment and Process
Participate
No Food, Drink, Candy, Or Gum In The Classroom
In summary, anything that disrupts the teaching or learning process is unacceptable
Consequences for Misbehavior
1. Verbal Warning
2. Student Teacher Conference
3. Parent Contact & After-School Work
4. Parent Teacher Conference
5. Period or 2 Period Suspension
6. Administrative Referral
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Monday
Teacher Intro, Student Intros, Class Info, Syllabus, My #'s, Who Can Name?, How did you end up here?, Summer Highlight?
Tuesday
2nd Annual Royal Day
Wednesday
Classroom Expectations, Incentives, Procedures, Policies, Evaluation Methods, Grading, Into to Sociology
Thursday
Student Interviews, Find Someone Who
Friday
Moodle Sign-up, Design A Slide
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Monday
No School
Tuesday
Moodle Introduction, Sociological Imagination
Wednesday
Opening Activity #1, Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Notes, Exit Ticket
Thursday
The Role of Influence in Our Lives
FridayOpening Activity #2, Chapter 1 Lesson 1B Notes, Daily Assignment #1
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Monday
WWYD? - Struggling Veteran & Homeless Man Refused Service
Tuesday
Opening Activity #2.5, Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Notes
Wednesday
Current Event Introduction & Schedule, Daily #2
Thursday
Opening Activity #3, Chapter 1 Lesson 3A Notes
Friday
Daily #3, Crash Course Sociology #1 - What is Sociology?, Million Dollar Challenge
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Monday
No School
Tuesday
Current Event Presentations
Wednesday
Opening Activity #4, Chapter 1 Lesson 4A Notes
Thursday
Crash Course Sociology #2 - Sociological Perspectives, Introduction to Sociology - Padlet, Letter to Freshman Self - Perspectives
Friday
Chapter 1 Lesson 4A Notes, Daily #4
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Monday
Chapter 1 Review - Group Activity
Tuesday
Current Events
Wednesday
Chapter 1 Test
Thursday
Opening Activity #5, Chapter 2 Lesson 1 Notes, Daily Assignment #5
Friday
American culture....as I see it - Opinion Piece
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Monday
Opening Activity #6, Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Notes, Daily #6
Tuesday
Current Events
Wednesday
American Culture Reaction, Research a Culture
Thursday
Opening Activity #7, Chapter 2 Lesson 3 Notes, Daily Assignment #7
Friday
What Would You Do? - Culture