Abstract
This lesson is a simulation based on real life events. Students will take on a status, role-play based on that status and then debrief the activity. The goal of this simulation is that Students will understand the social construction of individual’s identities; Students will understand macro and micro levels of analysis in sociology; Students will...Download this resource to see full details. Download this resource to see full details.
Details
- Subject Area(s):
- High School Sociology
- Resource Type(s):
- Class Activity
- Class Level(s):
- High School
- Class Size(s):
- Any
Usage Notes
I currently use this during my introductory unit for an introduction to sociology course. I usually introduce the concepts of sociological imagination and social construction of reality before doing this simulation. I then use the simulation to introduce the ideas of macro and micro levels of analysis. So, the activity provides a useful example for...Download this resource to see full details. Download this resource to see full details.
Learning Goals and Assessments
Learning Goal(s):
- Students will understand the social construction of individual’s identities. This lesson should be an example for the students of Peter Berger's "social construction of reality".
- Students will understand macro and micro levels of analysis in sociology.
- Students will analyze how social status shapes individuals experiences. This lesson should be an example of how Mills’ "sociological imagination" and how individuals' private difficulties are public issues.
When using resources from TRAILS, please include a clear and legible citation.