Government:
Content Objective: SWBAT back up opinion of free speech based on scenarios from film
1. Unit 2 Test: Articles of US Constitution
2. "The First Amendment Project" w/ notes in flipbook
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Geography:
Content Objective: SWBAT identify 5 themes of geography for assigned state using info booklet, textbook, and atlases
1. State Report research
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Sociology:
Content Objective: SWBAT identify deviant acts from film & explain the norms being broken
1. "Pursuit of Happyness"
2. Begin research project:
Sociology Research Assignment
Overview
Our final project in Sociology is going to be a research project consisting of a final research paper, presentation with aids and activities, and small assignments that we will have along the way. I will give you ample class time for each part of this project. It is your responsibility to get the assigned material to me on the specified dates. If any of the materials are turned in late, you will be docked the automatic 30% of total points.
RESEARCH PROPOSAL WORKSHEET
You must submit your answers to the following questions to be approved for the deviant group you want to research
1. Deviant Group you would like to research:
2. In at least 5 sentences, explain why you want to research this particular group.
3. Is this group a formal or informal deviant group? Explain.
4. ONLY ONE PROJECT PER DEVIANT GROUP—NO TWO PEOPLE CAN DO THE SAME GROUP. If this group has been proposed by someone else what group would you like to research?
OUTLINE
Your next task will be to write an outline (see example below). Outlining your paper will help you gain a better understanding of your ideas by arranging them according to their interrelationships. If, in this planning stage, you carefully arrange your ideas, it will provide a basic structure for the body of your paper, and make the job of writing your paper much easier.
Sample Outline:
I. Introduction
A. Get the reader's attention by asking a leading question; relay something enticing about the subject in a manner that commands attention. Start with a related quote, alluring description, or narration.
B. State the thesis, the causes and effects to be discussed; your position on the issue; and the main points that will develop your argument.
II. Body
A. First Point
i. supporting evidence (facts, statistics, quoted authorities, details, reasons, examples)
B. Second Point
i. supporting evidence
C. Third Point
i. supporting evidence
D. Fourth Point
i. supporting evidence
E. Your point of view
F. Opposing points of view
III. Conclusion
Show how explanation are logical reasons producing the effects discussed; reiterate your assumption. Reemphasize your thesis in a fresh way, showing how you have achieved your purpose. If you intend to draw to a conclusion about one subject over the other; emphasize that point.
A. Appeal to the reader to see how you have come to a logical conclusion
B. Make a memorable final statement
RESOURCES
A resource is a source of information for you to quote or rephrase for your research paper. Citations and references guide the reader to other sources of information, and document where you obtained your information. Common knowledge doesn't need to be referenced. The statement "George Washington was the first president of the United States" doesn't require a reference. But if you reference something most people don't know, like "Benjamin Franklin was suspected of spying for the British" you should document the source of that allegation. References ensure that primary sources of information and ideas are given the credit they deserve. Any time you need to include the exact words, paragraph, sentence, or even a short phrase that is unique, specific, or orginal, its author deserves credit with a specific reference.
Be careful when finding websites to use as resources, not all are telling the truth. I WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO USE WIKIPEDIA!!! This is a research project in which you are required to use at least 5 and no more that 10 resources. You must have me check your resources before you use them: if I have "ok'd" them, make a note of the entire web address, the author(s) first and last names, and the title of the article. As a class, we will put your resources in APA (American Psychological Association) format.
ROUGH DRAFT / FINAL PAPER
After your outline has been approved by the teacher, use it to create a rough draft of your research paper. Yes, you must write out your entire research paper before typing up the final draft. A rough draft is very important: you are able to use it to make any corrections in grammar, spelling, or making the meaning clear. Proof read your rough draft before submitting it to the teacher; reading it aloud. I recommend your rough draft be about 6 handwritten pages because the final paper should be a minimum of 3, full, pages in length (not including the title or resource pages).
Final papers must
Required information that must be in the research paper:
Why was the group formed
Who makes up the group
Are there negative effects of your group and explain
Does your group benefit society and explain
Our final project in Sociology is going to be a research project consisting of a final research paper, presentation with aids and activities, and small assignments that we will have along the way. I will give you ample class time for each part of this project. It is your responsibility to get the assigned material to me on the specified dates. If any of the materials are turned in late, you will be docked the automatic 30% of total points.
Assigned Material | Point Value | Due Date |
| Research Proposal WKSHT Outline Resources Rough Draft Final Paper Presentation Notes Presentation Visual Aid Activity for Class Total: | 30 points 10 points 5 pts each = 25 pts total 25 points 50 points 10 points 15 points 25 points 10 points 200 points |
RESEARCH PROPOSAL WORKSHEET
You must submit your answers to the following questions to be approved for the deviant group you want to research
2. In at least 5 sentences, explain why you want to research this particular group.
3. Is this group a formal or informal deviant group? Explain.
4. ONLY ONE PROJECT PER DEVIANT GROUP—NO TWO PEOPLE CAN DO THE SAME GROUP. If this group has been proposed by someone else what group would you like to research?
OUTLINE
Your next task will be to write an outline (see example below). Outlining your paper will help you gain a better understanding of your ideas by arranging them according to their interrelationships. If, in this planning stage, you carefully arrange your ideas, it will provide a basic structure for the body of your paper, and make the job of writing your paper much easier.
Sample Outline:
I. Introduction
A. Get the reader's attention by asking a leading question; relay something enticing about the subject in a manner that commands attention. Start with a related quote, alluring description, or narration.
B. State the thesis, the causes and effects to be discussed; your position on the issue; and the main points that will develop your argument.
II. Body
A. First Point
i. supporting evidence (facts, statistics, quoted authorities, details, reasons, examples)
B. Second Point
i. supporting evidence
C. Third Point
i. supporting evidence
D. Fourth Point
i. supporting evidence
E. Your point of view
F. Opposing points of view
III. Conclusion
Show how explanation are logical reasons producing the effects discussed; reiterate your assumption. Reemphasize your thesis in a fresh way, showing how you have achieved your purpose. If you intend to draw to a conclusion about one subject over the other; emphasize that point.
A. Appeal to the reader to see how you have come to a logical conclusion
B. Make a memorable final statement
RESOURCES
A resource is a source of information for you to quote or rephrase for your research paper. Citations and references guide the reader to other sources of information, and document where you obtained your information. Common knowledge doesn't need to be referenced. The statement "George Washington was the first president of the United States" doesn't require a reference. But if you reference something most people don't know, like "Benjamin Franklin was suspected of spying for the British" you should document the source of that allegation. References ensure that primary sources of information and ideas are given the credit they deserve. Any time you need to include the exact words, paragraph, sentence, or even a short phrase that is unique, specific, or orginal, its author deserves credit with a specific reference.
Be careful when finding websites to use as resources, not all are telling the truth. I WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO USE WIKIPEDIA!!! This is a research project in which you are required to use at least 5 and no more that 10 resources. You must have me check your resources before you use them: if I have "ok'd" them, make a note of the entire web address, the author(s) first and last names, and the title of the article. As a class, we will put your resources in APA (American Psychological Association) format.
ROUGH DRAFT / FINAL PAPER
After your outline has been approved by the teacher, use it to create a rough draft of your research paper. Yes, you must write out your entire research paper before typing up the final draft. A rough draft is very important: you are able to use it to make any corrections in grammar, spelling, or making the meaning clear. Proof read your rough draft before submitting it to the teacher; reading it aloud. I recommend your rough draft be about 6 handwritten pages because the final paper should be a minimum of 3, full, pages in length (not including the title or resource pages).
Final papers must
- be typed using a 12 point (NO LARGER) standard font, such as Times, Geneva, Helvetica, etc.
- be double spaced
- have numbered pages
- adhere to page requirements
- stay focused on the topic of the research paper
- use paragraphs to separate each important point
- indent the first line of each paragraph
- present your points in logical order
- use formal wording (no slang unless in a direct quote)
- have an APA formatted title page
- have an APA formatted resource page
Required information that must be in the research paper:
1. Answer the questions:
What defines the group or what makes them a “deviant” group Why was the group formed
Who makes up the group
Are there negative effects of your group and explain
Does your group benefit society and explain
2. The history of the group: when was it established/formed, why was it established/formed, when did it become popular, when was it labeled “deviant”, etc
3. Statistics of the group: number of members, where most members are located, criminal or not, etc.
4. Best sociological perspective (functionalist, symbolic interactionist, conflict theory) that explain your group and why---RESEARCH THIS, I AM SURE THERE HAVE ALREADY BEEN THEORIES ASSIGNED AND EXPLAINED; USE IT
5. Your thoughts: how did you feel about the group before, how do you feel about them now, did you learn new things, etc.
PRESENTATION w/ PRESENTATION NOTES, VISUAL AID, & AN ACTIVITY FOR THE CLASS
Everyone will be required to present their research to the class. Because I do not want you READING your paper, I am requiring you to summarize what you found on an index card; include explanation of your deviant group, why you chose that particular group, what you found out about them, and any other interesting information. I will provide the index card(s). In addition to telling us about your deviant group you will need to use a visual aid to help us understand about the group you are teaching us about. You can use clips from movies, websites, clips from the internet, a PowerPoint, an overhead page, etc. I WOULD RATHER YOU NOT CREATE A POSTER BUT FIND SOME OTHER FORM OF VISUAL AID. You must create some type of reinforcement activity to go along with your presentation. A reinforcement activity is an assignment done to practice what was taught; it helps cement new information so that it is learned rather than in one ear and out the other. Examples used in the past have been quizzes, fill in the blank worksheets, games, crossword puzzles, and other graphic organizers.
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