Sociology Course Curriculum - Introduction to Sociology & Social Issues Units

Teach Sociology with confidence and impact with this full-course curriculum that will transform your students into thoughtful self-reflectors and change-makers.

Whether you're brand new to teaching it (never taking a single Soc class in college) or you're simply looking for a more meaningful and streamlined course than the hodge-podge of lessons you currently have, this course will save you time and sanity.

Best of all, every student activity comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files, making it perfect for any setting.

These inquiry-driven units ask students to see and question the world like they never have before by exploring everything from the three sociological perspectives, to culture and subcultures, to socialization and social groups, to gender issues and social stratification.

With each unit, students investigate current issues and reflect on their own lives making learning real, relevant, and memorable. They will leave your class equipped and empowered to create real change in their world.

This course comes fully supported with unit pacing guides, standards alignment, detailed daily lesson plans, "I can..." checklists, assessments, and student answer keys.

By choosing this course bundle, you will save big now as well as have FREE future access to all updates and additional resources added. Go to "My Purchases" and download them at no additional cost!

Download the FREE Course Overview and Calendar to see how this course is a great fit for your students!

Check out this FREE Sample Lesson that's perfect for the first day of class or any day!

Included in this Sociology course bundle

• Foundations of Sociology lay a solid base for the history and guiding ideas of this fuzzy science with this 3-4 week unit
• Culture & Subcultures invite students to view their world with an outsider's lens in this 4-5 week unit
• Socialization and Social Development guide students to explore the influences that have shaped them to be who they are in this 4-5 week unit
• Social Groups & Interactions help students explore their own social circles and the dangers of unhealthy interaction in this 4-5 week unit
• Gender Development & Socialization challenge students' understanding of where gender comes from with this 2-week unit
• Gender, Adolescence, & Mass Media explore the messages creating and reinforcing gender norms, especially to teens, and how they have changed over time in this 2-3 week unit
• Gender, Adulthood, & Social Change investigate the impact gender norms have on work and family as well as how technology has changed these institutions over time in this 2-3 week unit
• Stratification & Social Mobility challenge students to explore tough the subjects of privilege and social mobility in this 2-3 week unit
• Race, Ethnicity, & Social Change distinguish between the two as well as the effects of discrimination, then explore the agents of social change that led to the Civil Rights Movement in this 3-4 week unit
• Sociology Research Presentation Project capstone your class with this student-choice project where students become "10-minute experts" on any sociology and present to the class

ALL Lecture Kits are also included!

• 80-100+ slides decks for each unit
• Guided notes & exit tickets with each
• Slide-by-slide teacher script and notes
• Note: kits are embedded within the unit listings, except the Gender Lecture Kit which is why it's listed separately

There's enough in this bundle to fill a whole year and still pick and choose year to year depending on your students' interests.

For suggested full-year and semester pacing guides, download the Course Overview & Calendar

What Teachers Like You are Saying

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It is exactly what I'm looking for. It has been nearly 15 years since I've taught Sociology and I was looking for something to modernize what I had and to be basically "out of the box" ready. This is exactly that. Lots of engaging ideas and activities for students and it is pretty much ready to roll right at download." - Michael H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is a great resource! I love that it is paper and digital-friendly! I have taught science for the past 12 years and was informed I would be teaching sociology this year. I have been using the resources to set up scheduled assignments in my google classroom. It is so easy to use, so complete, and thorough! I love the essential question for each unit to focus on and refer back to." - Angie B, fellow TPT teacher-author

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "So easy to get kids THINKING with this! Very project-based and very engaging. Money well spent." - Nicholas T.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This sociology course is amazing. The work is rigorous and yet relevant to students' lives. I started the year at a loss for how to get my students engaged with learning about sociology, but now it's the best class of the day. Thank you so much for such an amazing resource." - Kelly E.

Your FAQs Answered

I've never taken a Soc class! Will this help ME learn all this? This course is built for you with step-by-step daily lesson plans, detailed answer keys, and lecture kits with slide-by-slide scripts.

I don't have any textbooks-- is this tied to one? Nope :) The included lecture kits, Crash Course video guide notes, and links to open-source textbooks give you 3 options for delivering content, depending on your style.

What if my district bans talking about certain sensitive topics? No worries! There are more than enough units and activities to let you pick and choose topics, detailed notes are included when sensitive issues arise. Also, know all student activities are editable.

Where can I get a detailed list of all the concepts covered? Of course! Download the Course Overview & Calendar. Included is a detailed list of all concepts covered perfect for comparing with your state standards or getting admin approval!

What movies are shown? Film names are listed with each unit, and links to access the free or inexpensively online are included along with an editable parent permission form.

Can I edit things? Yes! All student materials come in editable Google file format. The printable PDF option is not.

Will this work with my LMS? It should! Your LMS should let you attach Google files or insert forced copy links of them. You can also easily download any Google Doc or Slide file to Microsoft. If you want to create assignments natively in your LMS, you can copy and paste text from the editable Google files. The PDF file is secured and not intended for LMS use.

How is an inquiry unit different from a regular one? An inquiry unit opens with a single wonder-inducing question to focus your whole unit and tie back to each activity. Connecting learning back and forth this way makes learning "stickier" and more relevant for students.

I'm in! Now, how do I begin planning out my class? The Course Overview & Calendar gives you a step-by-step guide for organizing your files and filling in your planning calendar.

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