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Forum 3.2 - The Family

10/19/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: How do you think your relationship with your family will change as you get older?

Today's Learning Objectives: Students will be able to explain the importance of the family in the socialization process. Students will take notes on the sociological perspective of families and then answer situational thought questions relating to the role of families. 
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Forum 3.1 - Who Matters to You?

10/17/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Rank and List the top five groups of people in your own life.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe the principles of group dynamics and how they relate to sociology. Students will take notes on the subject of groups and answer thought questions relating to them. 
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Day 2.8 Forum - Summarizing your Data

10/5/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Summarize what you've found out so far about a particular ethnic group and why they moved to Omaha.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the contributions to culture by the movement of people.Students will work through a mapping activity where they investigate the great migration of African Americans to Northern Cities and make a web map of the cultural groups in their own city.
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Day 2.7 Forum - Summarizing the Great Migration

10/3/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Based on the Lesson from last class summarize what the Great Migration was and the impact that it had on American Culture.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the contributions to culture by the movement of people.Students will work through a mapping activity where they investigate the great migration of African Americans to Northern Cities and make a web map of the cultural groups in their own city.
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Day 2.6 Forum - Cradle of Culture

9/28/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: What three American cities have the greatest impact in the development of American Culture? Defend your answer for each city.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the contributions to culture by the movement of people.Students will work through a mapping activity where they investigate the great migration of African Americans to Northern Cities and make a web map of the cultural groups in their own city.
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Day 2.5 Forum - American to an Extent

9/26/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: From your experience how would you describe the American Culture? Is it something that is unique or more of a mixture of culture? Provide examples to support your reasoning.

    "Being American means...drinking a coffee with Colombian coffee beans while driving to work in a Japanese car, wearing clothes made in Vietnam, then stopping to pick up Chinese food on your way home, to watch television on your Korean television while sitting on your Swedish furniture" 

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the influences to American Culture and provide specific examples of exactly how American Culture has been influenced by different areas. Students will complete an assignment having them apply knowledge of American culture and answering critical thinking questions.
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Day 2.4 Forum - Importance of Language

9/21/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Watch the youtube clip titled "Let It Go" from Frozen according to Google Translate and use it to help you explain how proper translation and understanding is vital in avoiding confusion and cultural misunderstandings. 

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the importance of Language and Religion in the formulation of a cultural identity. Students will take notes on the characteristics of Languages and Religions then complete an assignment where they will apply what they learned.
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Day 2.3 Forum - Differences in Culture

9/19/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Define what Culture Shock is and give an example of what someone visiting your home city might have culture shock about. 

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain principles connected to Cultural Variation and Taboos. Students will go over notes and then read an article dealing with the principles and answer thought questions connected to the ideas.
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Day 2.2 - Cultural Variations

9/14/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: From you own experience explain how there are cultural variations between the following groups listed below. Make sure your explanations are school appropriate.
     - Age Groups
     - Ethnic Groups
     - Gender Groups

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe the differences and characteristics of Folk and Popular cultures. Students will learn about Cultural Relativism and will be able to apply it to the study of culture. Students will take notes on the different types of culture and their characteristics, and then do a reading on Cultural Relativism then watch a TED talk about Folk cultures with associated thought questions relating to the topics of the day.
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Day 2.1 Forum - What is Culture?

9/12/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Write a definition for culture using your own ideas.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to define culture and explain the different traits that make up culture. Students will go over notes dealing with the different traits of culture which the will apply by researching a specific culture of their own choosing.
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    Sociology Class Forum

    Welcome to the Forum! Here is where you will be answering your daily warm-up questions. Please do not enter your last name for privacy reasons, and you may use a nickname if you would like (Just make sure Mr. Tredinnick is aware of the nickname you are using). Write out thoughtful responses to the forums on the days they are assigned. If you miss a day please take it upon yourself to complete the Forum you missed. Each Forum has the targeted Learning Objective(s) there so you can see what the focus of the day's class will be.

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