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Course of Study
A-C Valley Junior-Senior High School
Sociology
(NAM E OF COURSE)
GRADE LEVEL(S): 10 - 12
Educational Curriculum Level
Person(s) Revising Curriculum
(List Names)
1. Junior-Senior High School
1. Nancy Whyte
2. Scott Austin
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A-C VALLEY JUNIOR-SENOR HIGH SCHOOL
FOXBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Standards Based Curriculum
Subject/Discipline: Sociology
PA Academic Standards Category: 8.2, 8.3, 8.4
Major Concept: Pennsylvania History/United State History/World History
Objectives: The student
should be able to:
Describe the basic concepts of
sociology
Instructional Methods
Lecture
Discussions
Note taking
PA Academic Standards
Grade Level(s): 10 - 12
Assessment
Materials/Resources
8.2.12A Evaluate the political
and cultural contributions of
individuals and groups to
Pennsylvania history from
1890 to present
Oral responses
Textbook
Tests
Other books and printed
materials
8.3.12A Identify and evaluate
the political and cultural
contributions of individuals
and groups to United States
history from 1890 to present
Worksheets
Posters
Internet/computer
programs
8.3.12C Evaluate how
continuity and change has
influenced United States
history from 1890 to present
Group work
Videos
Quizzes
Lab supplies
Worksheets
Charts/graphs/pictures
Reading assignments
Group work
Role playing
Videos
Labs/demonstrations
8.3.12D Identify and evaluate
conflict and cooperation
among social groups and
organizations in United States
history from 1890 to the
present
8.4.12A Evaluate the
significance of individuals and
groups who made major
political and cultural
contributions to world history
since 1450
Paperwork supplies
Notes
Lab participation
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A-C VALLEY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
FOXBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Standards Based Curriculum
Subject/Discipline: Sociology
PA Academic Standards Category: 8.4, 8.1, 5.1, 5.3, 6.5
Major Concept: Worl
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Instructional Methods
Lecture
Discussions
Note taking
Worksheets
Charts/graphs/pictures
Reading assignments
Group work
Role playing
PA Academic Standards
Materials / Resources
8.4.12C Evaluate how
continuity and change
throughout history has
impacted belief systems and
religions, commerce and
industry, innovations,
settlement patterns, social
organization, transportation
and roles of women since 1450
Oral responses
Textbook
Tests
Other books and printed
materials
8.4.12D Evaluate how conflict
and cooperation among social
groups and organizations
impacted world history from
1450 to present in Africa,
Americas, Asia and Europe
Posters
Internet/computer
programs
Group work
Videos
Videos
Labs/demonstrations
Assessment
8.1.12A Evaluate
chronological thinking
5.1.12J Analyze how the law
promotes the common good
and protects individual rights
5.3.12G Evaluate how the
government protects or
curtails individual rights and
analyze the impact of
supporting or opposing those
rights
6.5.12E Compare distribution
of wealth across nations
Quizzes
Lab supplies
Worksheets
Paperwork supplies
Notes
Lab participation
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A-C VALLEY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
FOXBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Standards Based Curriculum
Subject/Discipline: Sociology
PA Academic Standards Category: 5.1, 7.3
Major Concept: Pri
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Objectives: The student
should be able to:
Explain how social
environments are shaped by
people
Instructional Methods
Lecture
Discussions
Note taking
Worksheets
Charts/graphs/pictures
Reading assignments
Group work
Role playing
Videos
Labs/demonstrations
PA Academic Standards
Assessment
Grade Level(s): 10 - 12
Materials/Resources
5.1.12J Analyze how the law
promotes the common good
and protects individual rights
Oral responses
Textbook
Tests
Other books and printed
materials
7.3.12A Analyze the
significance of human activity
in shaping places and regions
by their population
characteristics
Quizzes
7.3.12B Analyze the
significance of human activity
in shaping places and regions
by their cultural
characteristics
Posters
Internet/computer
programs
Group work
Videos
7.3.12C Analyze the
significance of human activity
in shaping places and regions
by their settlement
characteristics
Lab supplies
Worksheets
Paperwork supplies
Notes
Lab participation
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A-C VALLEY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
FOXBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Standards Based Curriculum
Subject/Discipline: Sociology
PA Academic Standards Category: 6.3, 6.5
Major Concept: Scarcity and Choice/Work and Earnings
Grade Level(s): 10 - 12
Objectives: The student
should be able to:
Recognize the elements of
social stratification and
analyze how they impact
individuals and society
Instructional Methods
PA Academic Standards
Lecture
Discussions
Note taking
6.3.12A Analyze actions taken
as a result of scarcity issues in
the regional, national and
international economies
Assessment
Materials/Resources
Oral responses
Textbook
Tests
Other books and printed
materials
Quizzes
Lab supplies
Worksheets
6.3.12B Evaluate the economic
reasoning behind a choice
Charts/graphs/pictures
Reading assignments
Videos
Labs/demonstrations
Paperwork supplies
Notes
6.3.12C Evaluate the
allocation of resources used to
produce goods and services
Group work
Role playing
Worksheets
6.5.12A Analyze the factors in
influencing wages
6.5.12B Evaluate how changes
in education, incentives,
technology and capital
investment alter productivity
Posters
Internet/computer
programs
Group work
Videos
Lab participation
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A-C VALLEY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
FOXBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Standards Based Curriculum
Subject/Discipline: Sociology
PA Academic Standards Category: 3.3
Major Concept: Biological Sciences
Grade Level(s): 10 - 12
Objectives: The student
should be able to:
Identify significant theories
of sociology and provide reallife examples that support the
theories
Comprehend new vocabulary
terms and incorporate them
into oral and written
communications
Apply his/her understanding
of sociology to enrich his/her
personal relationships and
work situations
Examine his/her own role in
society
Instructional Methods
Lecture
PA Academic Standards
3.3.12D Analyze the theory of
evolution
Assessment
Materials/Resources
Oral responses
Textbook
Discussions
Tests
Other books and printed
materials
Note taking
Quizzes
Worksheets
Worksheets
Charts/graphs/pictures
Notes
Reading assignments
Posters
Internet/computer
programs
Group work
Group work
Videos
Role playing
Lab participation
Lab supplies
Paperwork supplies
Videos
Labs/demonstrations