Conformity vs non-conformity Journal #6

Conform: 1. to be similar to or the same as something 2 Conform: 1. to be similar to or the same as something 2. to obey or agree with something 3. to do what other people do - to behave in a way that is accepted by most people 4. to act in accordance or harmony; comply

Journal Entry #6 Is conformity a good or bad thing? Why? List 10 social norms, and identify if they are positive (+), negative (-), or neutral (N) to society What would society be like without these norms? 15 minutes Journal Entry #6

You are sitting in a waiting room with a group of people You are sitting in a waiting room with a group of people. There is a loud beep. Everyone in the room stands up. Then sits back down. Five minutes pass, another beep, everyone stands up and sits back down. This continues to happen without stopping. On the next beep, you: Ask someone what is happening Stay sitting Stand up 5 minutes A Scenario

"In a world of princesses, be a hot dog!!" #1 "In a world of princesses, be a hot dog!!"

#2 10 min

How is conformity dangerous? 8 min

The Milgram Experiment Video #1 6 min The Milgram Experiment

Boise Woman KTVB News Story Think about . . . How does this video display social norms? Expectations? The individual vs society? Being a non- conformist? 3 min

Exit ticket: How can one remain true to themselves and still answer the demands of society? Here’s the rubric for W.9 4 3 2 1 Presents a clear and interesting answer to a question. Research is effective and notable. Response is composed with text evidence that strengthens the analysis/reflection. Evidence is from multiple credible sources and properly cited.   Presents a clear answer to a question. Research is effective. Response is composed with text evidence that supports the analysis/reflection. Evidence is from multiple sources and properly cited Presents an answer to a question. Research may lack effectiveness. Response contains text evidence. Evidence is from more than one source but may lack proper citations. Research is limited and may not fully show an answer to a question. Response contains weak text evidence. Evidence may be from only one source and/or may lack proper citations. Response is not answering a question. No evidence is used. 20 min

Is an individual ever responsible to society. Why or why not Is an individual ever responsible to society? Why or why not? Please provide examples. 5 min Journal Entry #7

What would you do? Video #1; Child Abduction Total video length is 6 minutes. What would you do?

3 minute video The Bystander Effect

The toddler and the vulture

The toddler and the vulture Read the short article and then take a look at the infamous photograph. Kevin Carter (1960-1994)

10-15 minutes

Are we, as individuals, responsible to provide aid to someone in need Are we, as individuals, responsible to provide aid to someone in need? Why or why not? Let’s watch 3 min Teens Watch Man Drown

The Bad Samaritan – Video #2 Part 1 Part 2 13 minutes total The Bad Samaritan – Video #2

Philosophical chairs: it should be a law to intervene when witnessing an injury or crime.

In a junior-level paragraph Should it be law for a person to intervene when witnessing an injury or crime? Why or why not? Claim Evidence (videos, class discussion) Warrant In a junior-level paragraph