Revised February 2006
SOCIOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this social science elective, students learn about human society and the formation and action of human groups.
Students are challenged to actively research and discuss the influence of genetics, demographics, religion, and personal
behaviors upon society. Abstract thinking is required in this course, so students can conduct mature analyses on a wide
variety of topics.
COURSE CONTENT
Subject: SOCIOLOGY (elective)
TEXT: GLENCOE/McGRAW-HILL
WR= writing prompts
CS = Course of Study
SE = Student Edition
TE = Teacher Edition
NOTE: Writing is to be incorporated within each elective. See teacher’s edition for writing suggestions and prompts
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CS
WR
1
13
2
44
3
206
210
76
4
227
CONTENT STANDARDS
1. Describe the development of sociology as a social science
field of study
A. Identifying important figures in the field of sociology
-Karl Marx
-Emile Durkheim
-Max Weber
-George Mead
-W E B Dubois
B. Identifying characteristics of sociology
-functional integration
-power
-social action
-social structure
-culture
2. Identify the methods and tools of research used by sociologist
- surveys
-polls
-statistics
-demographic information
-case studies
- participant observation
-program evaluation
3. Describe how values and norms influence individual behavior
A. Comparing ways in which cultures differ, change, and
resist change
B. Comparing the use of various symbols within and across
societies
-objects
-gestures
-sounds
-images
4. Identify antisocial behaviors
-social deviance
-addiction
-terrorism
-recidivism
A. Contrasting violent crime, property crime, and victimless
crime with white-collar crime
B. Comparing methods for dealing with antisocial behavior
-imprisonment
-restitution
-community service
-rehabilitation
-education
-therapy
2
RESOURCES
SE / TE: 14-19, 22, 30-31, 78-79, 111, 160161, 192-193, 210-211, 287, 313-314, 378
SE / TE: 5-11, 14-19, 22, 23-27, 30-31, 35,
72-75, 110-114, 140-143
SE / TE: 37-45, 50-54, 58-61, 66-67, 144,
188-189, 298-299, 376-377, 414-415, 558,
576-577
SE / TE: 25, 78-80, 81-85, 89-90, 92-95, 98102, 106-107, 210, 471-472, 568-572, 578
SE / TE: 29-31, 77-79, 83, 92-93, 249, 462464, 466-472, 479, 505
SE / TE: 106-107, 180, 208, 218-221, 224228, 285, 367-369, 500, 505-506, 558
SE / TE: 9-11, 73-75, 94, 180, 204-205, 211213, 218-221, 376-377
DATE
TAUGHT
CS
WR
5
130
6
7
145, 157
244, 257
172
336
8
152, 353
378
372
9
10
196
398, 412
468, 474
477
576, 578
586
CONTENT STANDARDS
RESOURCES
5. Describe how environment and genetics affect personality
-self-concept
-nature vs. nurture
-temperament
6. Identify stages of development across the life cycle
-birth
-childhood
-adolescence
-adulthood
-parenthood
-middle age
-late adulthood
A. Describing the value of birth cohorts as a research device
7. Describe the types and characteristics of groups
A. Explaining the significance of a social class
-status ascription vs. achievement
-intergenerational social mobility
-structural occupational change
B. Identifying the importance of group dynamics
- size
-leadership
-decision-making
C. Identifying differences between the terms race and ethnicity
8. Describe the structure and function of the family unit
-structure—two parents, single parent
-function—role of parent, role of child, role of spouses
A. Comparing traditional, extended, nuclear, single-parent,
and blended families
B. Identifying problems facing families
- abuse
-teen pregnancy
-poverty
-addiction
-blended families
-care of elderly family members
9. Identify the need for and purpose of social systems and
institutions.
-schools
-churches
-clubs
-government
A. Describing the origins and beliefs of various religions
10. Describe social movement and social change
A. Comparing various forms of collective behavior
-mobs
-riots
-fads
-crowds
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SE / TE: 73-75, 109-110, 114-119, 121-125,
128-129, 132, 174, 184, 212, 357, 409-413
SE / TE: 38-43, 45, 66-67, 112, 130-131,
144-145, 373, 530-533, 547
SE / TE: 16, 154, 157, 160, 242-245, 253258, 259-263, 359, 400-407, 487, 507, 555
SE / TE: 9-10, 171-175, 177-179, 181-186,
188-196, 581-582, 586-589, 591
SE / TE: 22, 74, 82, 90, 98, 100, 276-278,
281-282, 284-285, 298-299, 306, 514-515
SE / TE: 348-356, 363-364, 366, 371-374,
478-479
SE / TE: 124-127, 149, 152, 180, 203, 331,
364-369, 374-375, 476
SE / TE: 464-466, 470, 476-477, 479-480488
SE / TE: 9-10, 222-223, 558, 581-583, 586589, 591-596
DATE
TAUGHT
CS
WR
CONTENT STANDARDS
RESOURCES
B. Identifying major social issues facing modern society
-ethics of technology
-ethics of government
C. Contrasting the impact of the Civil Rights Movement, the
Women’s Movement, the Gun Rights Movement, and the
Environmental Movement in the United States
11. Contrast population patterns using the birth rate, death rate,
migration rate, and dependency rate
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544, 554
560
429
SE / TE: 164, 228, 244-245, 256, 259-262,
295-296, 300, 333, 336, 460-461, 466, 574
SE / TE: 15, 260-261, 309, 322-326, 329,
360, 411-413, 556-560, 572-573, 591-596
A. Identifying the impact of urbanization
SE / TE:159-160, 548-554, 556-560, 580
B. Describing the depletion of natural resources
C. Projecting future population patterns
SE / TE: 174-572-574
SE / TE: 39, 282, 432, 529-532, 534,
536-547, 572
4
DATE
TAUGHT
SOCIOLOGY (ELECTIVE)
PACING GUIDE
*Note: Can be a 9-week or 18-week course; this guide is for 18 weeks
CHAPTER
WEEK #
DAYS
UNIT 1
Chapter 1-2
Week 1
5
UNIT 2
Chapter 3
Week 2
5
Chapter 4
Week 3
5
Chapter 5
Week 4
5
Chapter 6
Week 5
4
Chapter 7
Week 6
6
TITLE
SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
“Invitation and Research”
 Sociological Perspective and Origins of Sociology
 Theoretical Perspectives
 Research Methods
 Causation in Science
 Procedures and Ethics in Research
CULTURE AND SOCIAL STRUCTURES
“Culture”

Basis of Culture

Language and Culture

Norms and Values

Beliefs and Material Culture

Cultural Diversity and Similarity
“Socialization”

Importance of Socialization

Socialization and the Self

Agents of Socialization

Processes of Socialization
“Social Structure and Society”

Social Structure and Status

Social Structure and Roles

Pre-industrial Societies

Industrial and Post-industrial Societies
“Groups and Formal Organizations”

Primary and Secondary Groups

Other Groups and Networks

Types of Social Interaction
 Types of Social Interaction
“Deviance and Social Control”
 Deviance and Social Control
 Functionalism and Deviance
 Symbolic Interactionism and Deviance
5
DATES TAUGHT
CHAPTER
WEEK #
DAYS
TITLE
Conflict Theory and Deviance
 Crime and Punishment
SOCIAL INEQUALITY
“Social Stratification”
 Dimensions of Stratification
 Explanations of Stratification
 Social Classes in America
 Poverty in America
 Social Mobility
“Inequalities of Race and Ethnicity”
 Minority, Race, and Ethnicity
 Racial and Ethnic Relations
 Theories of Prejudice and Discrimination
 Minority Groups in the United States
“Inequalities of Gender and Age”
 Sex and Gender Identity
 Theoretical Perspectives on Gender
 Gender Inequality
 Ageism
 Inequality in America’s Elderly Population

UNIT 3
Chapter 8
Week 7
5
Chapter 9
Week 8
5
Chapter 10
Week 9
3
*End of Nine-week Course - Final given if taught as 9-week course; midterm if 18-week course
UNIT 4
Chapter 11
Week 10
5
Chapter 12
Week 11
5
Chapter 13
Week 12
6
SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
“The Family”
 Family and Marriage across Cultures
 Theoretical Perspectives and the Family
 Family and Marriage in the U. S.
 Changes in Marriage and Family
“Education”
 Development and Structure of Education
 Functionalist Perspective
 Conflict Perspective
 Symbolic Perspective
“Political and Economic Institutions”
 Power and Authority
 Political Power in American Society
 Economic Systems
6
DATES TAUGHT
CHAPTER
WEEK #
DAYS
TITLE
Modern Corporation
 Work in the Modern Economy
“Religion”
 Religion and Sociology
 Theoretical Perspectives
 Religious Organization and Religiosity
 Religion in the U.S.
“Sport”
 Nature of Sport
 Theoretical Perspectives and Sport
 Social Issues in Sport
SOCIAL CHANGE
“Population and Urbanization”
 Dynamics of Demography
 World Populations
 Urban Transition
 Urban Ecology
“Social Change and Collective Behavior”
 Social Change
 Theoretical Perspectives on Social Change
 Social Movements
 Collective Behavior

Chapter 14
Week 13
5
Chapter 15
Week 14
4
UNIT 5
Chapter 16
Week 15
5
Chapter 17
Week 16-17
6
WEEK 18
REVIEW FOR FINAL - FINAL EXAM
7
DATES TAUGHT