Section outline
-
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
4. Parent Teacher Conference
5. Period or 2 Period Suspension
6. Administrative Referral
-
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, Procedures, Policies, Evaluation Methods, Grading, Intro to Sociology
Thursday
Student Interviews, Moodle Sign-up
Friday
Find Someone Who, Design A Slide
-
Monday
Introduction to Sociology - Google Form, Find Someone Who
Tuesday
Sociological Perspective (Imagination)
Wednesday
Opening Activity #1, Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Notes, Exit Ticket
Thursday
The Role of Influence in Our Lives
Friday
Common Sense, Chapter 1 Lesson 1B Notes, Daily Assignment #1
-
Monday
WWYD? - Struggling Veteran & Homeless Man Refused Service
Tuesday
Opening Activity #2, Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Notes, Daily #2
Wednesday
Elephant Story, Chapter 1 Review, Padlet
Thursday
Opening Activity #3, Chapter 1 Lesson 3A Notes, Daily Assignment#3
Friday
Community Building Activities
-
Monday
No School
Tuesday
Opening Activity #4, Chapter 1 Lesson 4A Notes
Wednesday
Million Dollar Challenge
Thursday
Crash Course Sociology #2, Chapter 1 Lesson 4A Notes, Daily #4
Friday
Chapter 1 Review