CharlesHerbertFlowersHigh School

Sociology

2009-2010

Course overview

Mr.Norman

Room 220

The Social Studies Department: Mission Statement

The Social Studies mission for Charles Herbert Flowers high school is to focus on the content standards of history such as, political systems, peoples of the nations and world, geography, economics, and much more. Skills for success emphasize life long learning, higher order thinking, communication, use of technology, and interpersonal relationships. Both goal areas comprise the foundation and preparation for the High School Assessments (HSA). Our department is dedicated to creating future members of society, where we focus on instilling core knowledge consistent with each student’s grade level. It is with hope that our students gain this knowledge to access the significance of history of diverse groups, and explore the lives of famous and not so famous individuals who affected the course of events in notable ways. Students, with this understanding of Social Studies will gain skills for navigating through information and find their place in the world.

Course description and purpose:

Sociology will deal with how human beings interact with each other and how those interactions affect society as a whole. This class will investigate ethnic groups as a whole and generalize how they react within and without their groups.

Content

This course consists of 5 units focusing in on development of the Modern World as we have come to know it today.

Unit 1: Sociology Perspectives

Unit 2: Culture and Social Structures

Unit 3: Social Inequality

Unit 4: Social Institutions

Unit 5: Social Change

Text Book

Sociology and You

If for any reason the textbook is lost or damaged, students will have to pay a replacement cost of ($64.50) to the school accountant. Once that fee is paid in full the student will receive a new book.

Materials Needed

  • Notebook
  • Pen, pencil
  • Brain
  • Folder
  • Additional material may be required for specific projects; students will be notified in advance

Grading Scale

My grading policy is based on points:

Classwork 25%

Homework 25%

Test 50%

Class rules

I have only one rule “the golden rule” treat others they way you want to be treated.

Note:

If your child misses 5 classes unexcused in a semester or 10 in a year course they cannot pass the class. They will receive a “N” grade, this is county policy. There are a number of hours that the student must be present in order to receive a grade from us.

Contact info:

Mr. Norman

(301) 636-8000 room 220

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