1. What is Sociology? LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To describe what sociology involves.
2. What is Sociology? With your partner write a sentence that describes what you think sociology is...
3. What is Sociology? Sociology involves studying human social life, groups and societies in a systematic way. Sociologists are interested in understanding how society influences us and shapes out lives.
4. What is Sociology? By studying sociology you will ask questions about how society works. It will hopefully help you make sense of your experiences in society.
7. What is Sociology? On Wednesday 15th June 2012 you will take the unit one exam that will last of 1 ½ hours. This accounts for half of your GCSE, you will take unit 2 in June 2013. Be aware- unit 1 is not easier than unit 2- just different topics.
8. What is Sociology? Textbook- Sociology GCSE for AQA Pauline Wilson and Allan Kidd Revision book-Collins Revision - GCSE Sociology for AQA Pauline Wilson
9. What is Sociology? Write in your book: UNIT 1 TOPICS 1. Studying Society (what is sociology and how sociologists gather information) 2.Families- (what is a family and how do families influence individuals and society) 3. Education- (what is the purpose of education and why do some social groups achieve more than others)
10. What is Sociology? My Expectations: Arrive on time and ready to work Put up your hand and wait to speak. Stay in your seat. Look after textbooks. Complete all homework. Keep a glossary of keywords at the back of your exercise book.
11. What is Sociology? Today’s KEYWORDS Sociology Society All: will give an opinion on what life is like in different societies. Most: Will create their own society, identifying individual and societal needs. Some: Will show understanding of how human behaviour is shaped by society.
12. What is Sociology? Pair activity: How would your lives differ if you were: 1.Born 100 years ago 2.Born into a wealthy aristocratic family 3.Born in a less developed country. All: will give an opinion on what life is like in different societies. Most: Will create their own society, identifying individual and societal needs. Some: Will show understanding of how human behaviour is shaped by society.
13. What is Sociology? Whole class feedback. Can you see how this shows that our lives are shaped by society? All: will give an opinion on what life is like in different societies. Most: Will create their own society, identifying individual and societal needs. Some: Will show understanding of how human behaviour is shaped by society.
14. What is Sociology? But.....what is society? Using the resource you have been given you must create your own societies. Groups of 4 All: will give an opinion on what life is like in different societies. Most: Will create their own society, identifying individual and societal needs. Some: Will show understanding of how human behaviour is shaped by society.
15. What is Sociology? Plenary Did you all end up with a similar society? What differences are there between societies? All: will give an opinion on what life is like in different societies. Most: Will create their own society, identifying individual and societal needs. Some: Will show understanding of how human behaviour is shaped by society.
16. What is Sociology? Plenary How is human behaviour shaped by social factors? Why do we need sociology? All: will give an opinion on what life is like in different societies. Most: Will create their own society, identifying individual and societal needs. Some: Will show understanding of how human behaviour is shaped by society.
