Full free Intro lesson

What is sociology?
How do we define what sociology is and what do sociologists study? How did sociology develop? Looking at the world through the eyes of a sociologist.

1. Vocabulary Starter (10 mins): Frayer Model for “Sociology” (Worksheet 1A).
2. Text Analysis (15 mins): Compare extracts from the British Sociological Association website with a news article from BBC News (Worksheet 1B).
3. Role-Play (20 mins): Act as sociologists observing a school event
4. Video & Discussion (15 mins): Watch “What is Sociology?” on BBC Bitesize and discuss.

Culture, norms, role, social construct, society

Differentiation: Provided simplified articles and worksheets for lower-ability students