Warm Up #1 (2/10/15): What are the top 3 things that were most surprising to you from your analysis of MHS yearbooks?

Warm Up #2 (2/11/15): Milton students are known for… Every school has its own “culture” and members of its culture usually have some commonalities. Complete the following statements based on what you think MOST people think about Milton… Milton students are known for… Milton students wear… Milton students are different from Roswell students because…(keep it school appropriate ) If you go to Milton, you better make sure you… If you go to Milton, you better make sure you DON’T…

Warm Up #3 (2/12/15): Can you think of a form of technology that you used as a child, but no longer use now? Can you think of any words that have a different meaning today than they did in the past? Can you think of any symbols that have a different meaning today than they did in the past?

Warm Up #4 (2/17/15): What is a “value?” Why are values important for the functioning of society? Identify 5 “core” American values. Are your own personal values similar to the ones you listed above? Why or why not?

Warm Up #5 (2/18/15): SOCIAL NORMS: rules & expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members What are some examples of social norms in our society? What happens if you violate a social norm in our society? What are some examples of social norms that have changed over time? What are some examples of social norms in other countries?

Warm Up #6 (2/19/15): View the following slides/video clips and write down your initial reaction to each… 1.

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3. This dance from Bali, known as “kecak” or the Ramayana Monkey Chant, originates from a trance-inducing, exorcism ritual. It depicts a battle from the Ramayana where the monkey-like Vanara helps Prince Rama fight the evil King RavanaIt

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Warm Up #7 (2/20/15): How is the Amish culture different from the mainstream U.S. culture? What other groups in U.S. culture have norms that differ significantly from the mainstream culture?

Warm Up #8 (2/24/15): What do you think is the difference between FOLK CULTURE and POP CULTURE? Give an example of each.

Warm Up #9 (2/25/15): Globalization is a good/bad thing because…

Warm Up #10 (2/26/15): List the groups you belong to Have you ever wanted to be a part of a group but were not included? When in a group are you more likely to do certain types of behaviors that you wouldn’t do by yourself? Do you like working in groups? Why or why not?

Warm Up #11 (3/2/15): What is your… ascribed status? achieved status? master status right now? Give an example of role conflict you have experienced Identify: A social group you belong to A social category you belong to A social aggregate you have been a part of

Warm Up #12 (3/3/15): What is the difference between conformity and compliance? Which factors make a person more likely to conform in a group? Which factors make a person more likely to comply to a request?

Warm Up #13 (3/4/15): What is Groupthink? Do you tend to be a social loafer or a social compensator in groups? What factors influence whether or not a person in need of help will receive it?