Major Concepts/Content: The sociology course is designed to bean elective one-semester course for grades ten through twelve that deals with the study of the structure of society, and its groups, institutions, and cultures. Students investigate societal and cultural phenomena that influence the behavior of groups and individuals. Students study current social problems and utilize methods of sociological investigation and research. 

Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities will be provided in the content area of sociology. Students plan, design, and develop research projects relative to the study of institutions and society Interviews, case studies, and interactions with agencies and community personnel involved in working with people should be a part of the learning activities. 

Major Evaluative Techniques: Evaluation will be comprised of assessment of case studies, research, and group projects. Written tests and oral reports that measure comprehension of content will be used as evaluative techniques. Unit textbook activities will be used to evaluate the degree of achievement of objectives. 

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the sociology course, students should be able to:

• Define sociology and its place in the behavioral sciences.
• Describe social change and its effect on people.
• Compare societies for variation and cultural universals.
• Identify the basic institutions in societies.
• Compare social stratification in different societies.
• Examine the socialization of the individual.
• Examine current social problems.
• Use methods of sociological investigation and research.

Last Revised: July 21, 2005