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Lesson Plan
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The Sociological Point of View

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this sociology and society worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer questions and match 15 sociology terms on the left to the description on the right.
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Dangers of Labeling and Stereotyping

For Teachers 11th - 12th
The content of this lesson is intended for a mature group. Participants imagine that they must decide which eight of fourteen people on a doomed cruise ship will be allowed to board the only life boat and survive. A list of passengers...
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PPT
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HS 204: Introduction to Literature: Poetry Section

For Teachers Higher Ed
This outline introduction for a college course covers the idea of humanities and various language forms and literature genres. Beginning with the human species and our influence on the world around us, take a very thorough look at the...
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Worksheet
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Write a Story Based on the Picture

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this creative writing worksheet, learners look at a picture and write a creative story based on what they imagine is happening.
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How do people become homeless?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the causes of homelessness.  For this Sociology lesson, 9th graders describe some of the reasons which make it difficult for people who have become homeless to get themselves out of that situation.  Students...
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Marriage Around the World

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this marriage around the world worksheet, learners respond to 10 fill in the blank questions, about marriage beliefs, types, and ceremonies, using words from the wordbank.
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Lesson Plan
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Miss Nelson is Missing Lesson Plan

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to the story Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard and James Marshall. In this literature lesson plan, 2nd graders predict the story's ending with drawings and discussions within groups.
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The Short Story: A Slice of Life

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students are introduced to the characteristics of the short story. Individually, they use their own personal experiences to write a poem about their families to get them used to writing. Next, they practice reading various short...
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Examining the African American Role in New Haven History: Pride in the Past? Hope for the Future

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the role of African-Americans in New Haven, Connecticut. Using two maps, they compare and contrast the differences in the town from the past to today. In groups, they use the internet to research the contributions...
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Teen Refugees: Comparing Life Experiences

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore war refugees and their life experiences. After reading about refugees, students compare and contrast the experiences of teen war refugees with their own experiences. They write simulate writing letters as if they...
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Examples of Sociological Imagination

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what is meant by sociological imagination and how you might apply it in your personal life. Includes examples illustrating how it is applied in sociology.