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Introduction to Sociology: Understanding Culture and Its Importance

This lesson plan focuses on introducing students to the concept of culture within the field of sociology. The session includes a review of the syllabus, an engaging BBC video, and modeling independent practice centered on culture maps. Students will explore the social construction of culture, its characteristics, and components such as language and values. They will evaluate cultural evolution, diversity, and the impact of globalization. Activities include creating individual culture maps and defining key sociological terms related to culture.

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Introduction to Sociology: Understanding Culture and Its Importance

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  1. Agenda 01-08-12 • Sponge • Objective: Intro to Syllabus and Unit 4 • Intro: Review Syllabus and BBC video • Modeling: Explain Independent Practice • Independent Practice: Culture Maps and Pre-test • Review Maps • Exit Tickets

  2. Sponge • What is sociology?

  3. Objective SSSocC1: Students will explain the development and importance of culture. • a. Describe how culture is a social construction. • b. Identify the basic characteristics of culture. • c. Explain the importance of culture as an organizing tool in society. • d. Describe the components of culture to include language, symbols, norms, and values. SSSocC2: Students will evaluate how cultures develop and evolve. • a. Explain cultural change and diversity include ethnocentrism, cultural relevance, folk culture, pop culture, counterculture, subculture, and culture shock. • b. Compare material and non-material culture. • c. Analyze the impact of globalization on US and other world cultures.

  4. Sociology Pre-Test What is Culture? Define the following terms: social construction language symbols norms values ethnocentrism cultural relevance folk culture pop culture Counterculture subculture culture shock. material culture non-material culture globalization

  5. Independent PracticeCreate Two “Culture Maps” • One for Carver SOTA • One for your personal culture

  6. Exit Ticket • Give me your definition of culture.

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