2. In three words or less, describe “who” you are in: Math Class Lunch Gym Last weekend In three words or less, describe “who” you are in: Math Class Lunch Gym Last weekend

3. Sociology Study of human behavior in groups What people do? Why they do it? Sociologists use the Scientific Method to study Politics, race, location, gender, culture, socioeconomic issues, etc All interact with each other – causing group behavior What is Sociology?

4. What is your sociological identity? The collection of group memberships that determine your identity Student Daughter Son Sister Brother Employee Volunteer Musician Dancer Writer Mathematician Friend Colleague Neighbor…..

5. What is a Sociological Perspective? Sociology seeks to see how society “is”, not what it should be Studying groups without attributing your own opinions or values

6. The ability to see a connection Between you And the larger world What is a Sociological Imagination? 9/11Death of Bin Laden Japan Earthquake St. Baldricks JFK View the world through other’s eyes Look beyond commonly held beliefs to hidden meanings Look at Correlations: Ex. There is a distinct connection between hospitalization and death Causation: Smoking has been linked as a cause of cancer through research

7. Now it’s your turn to look at an issue sociologically What is the difference between the Valley Central High School North Cafeteria and South Cafeteria from a sociological standpoint? In a group of 3 – brain storm this question

8. Social Sciences AnthropologyHistoryPsychologyEconomics Political Science Social Psychology

9. Why do Sociologists use Empirical Questions? Empirical Questions Can be answered by gathering facts Different from other types of questions Theoretical Question What is racism? A questions about ideas that is answered by other ideas Moral Question Should there be racism? A question that asks you to make a value judgment Empirical Question Does racism exist in society? A question that can be answered with observations and investigation Sociology is a Science –using observations and research can provide data that can be measured

10. How is Sociology Scientific? Ask a question (hypothesis) Create a way to collect data for an answer Observe Carefully Analyze your observations to see what answers they provide It is NOT common sense even though It may seem that way….appearances are often deceiving!

11. Does the quantity of social ties affect the quality of social ties? (Does having more acquaintances harm or help close friendships?) Is inequality inherited? (Do people raised in poverty go on to different jobs than those who were raised with wealth?) Does working hard guarantee success? (Does working hard determine quality of life or do issues like illness, disabilities, economics, geographic location limit success?)

13. Politics, race, gender, economics, religion, psychology, anthropology, cultural studies, gender studies, etc. All interact with each other. Studying one in isolation misses important information on how social groups work

14. Summary What is Sociology? What is sociological identity What kinds of questions are there? How do sociologists measure society? What is sociological perspective? What is sociological imagination? In what areas do sociologists work? What content areas do sociologists look at and why?

15. Exit Quiz In one sentence sum up the main idea of this lesson Write down one (1) new term you learned today Will you ever use anything you learned today ? Name_____________ Per.____