Lesson Plan
University of Iowa

Ui: Sociological Theories of Deviance: Definitions and Considerations [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students participate in a jigsaw activity to learn about the major theories of social deviance - anomie theory, control, differential association, and labeling. They then examine the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 while applying...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: 8 Strands of Social Studies

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this 2 page flipchart students will learn the definitions of the eight strands of Social Studies.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Definition of Cool

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Talk with your children about what it means to be cool. Encourage them to realize that being cool means feeling good about your actions and yourself.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Egyptian Social Structure

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
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Other

Sage Publishing: Play and the Learning Environment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Play is an important vehicle for developing self-regulation as well as promoting language, cognition, and social competence. This chapter discusses the definition of the physical environment and play, the defining characteristics of...
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PBS

Race: The Power of an Illusion

For Students 9th - 10th
Is race for real? Learn about what "race" really is and how society has shaped its own definition. See if you are able to identify people according to they way they view themselves and look at a timeline about how ideas of race has changed.
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Other

Wikia: Human Science: Law, Principle, Theory, Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
Law, principle, theory, and rule are the four stages necessary in the evolution of social change. Dive into the depths of how each plays their role in the change. Find examples listed to aid in comprehension of each stage, definitions,...
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Other

Jake Biddington/ash Can School

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief definition of the Ash Can School, a group of American urban realist painters of the early 20th century.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Information Age

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition surveys the history of information technology and its relation to society from the origin of the telegraph to the present. Its emphasis is as much on social as technical change. This support page contains background...
Interactive
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Themed Word Puzzles

For Students K - 1st Standards
This is an index of links to"Themed Word Puzzles." They are listed three ways: by 7 subject areas, monthly on a calendar, and also all 80+ features are alphabetically listed in the table at the bottom of the page. These include...