This scheme of work links directly to the specification and includes homework assessments at regular intervals

A workbook for students to progress through to help them develop an understanding of Marxism and Neo-Marxism for A2 Sociology

A collection of activities that make students consider and analyse information they have learnt and use it in new ways. These can be used as plenaries or starters, I print them all off and have copies at the front of the class for students to pick and choose from. Some are psychology and sociology specific but many can be adapted to any subject and topic

This is a different activity for a revision lesson of Sociology and Families. Print each set of cards on a different colour and cut them up. Students then take a 'View Point Card' and must explain, from this view point, what they think of their selected 'What is your opinion of' card. If they get it right they win the pair, if not they have to choose a different 'What is your opinion of' card. This could also be played as role play, or to help students structure essays. There are blank cards on each set where students can add any topics they also feel important

Students sometimes struggle to identify the difference between different types of capital in sociology. This is a summary table to be used alongside teaching or as an additional worksheet for students who are struggling to understand the difference.

Identifying characteristics of both the Tripartite and Comprehensive Systems that can be cut out and sorted, either as a starter or plenary activity

A brief summary of the social policies relating to the family in sociology. In groups students must highlight they key elements of the policy they have been given and evaluate the policy from different perspectives including Functionalist, Feminism and New Right, justifying their answers using key thinkers. They then feedback to the rest of the class, and create a resource/notes for the rest of the class

A summary of key sampling methods used in social sciences

Revision poster looking at the functionalist views on the family. Can be then used as revision poster for students or as a classroom display

A summary sheet looking at how childhood has changed over time. Can be used as a notes sheet while teaching or as revision nearer to exams. This is done on A3 meaning it can then be used as a revision poster or classroom display

This lesson helps students approach methods in context with confidence regardless of the research method and given context. It is a skills focused lesson rather than a knowledge lesson. The resource provides a short informal plan as to how this resource was designed to be used

A table summarising the key Marxist views on the family - can be used as Marxism is taught to students or as a revision activity nearer to exams

A summary sheet for the key sociologists who look at labelling in education. Can be used for students to take notes alongside a lesson or as a revision activity nearer exams

A sheet covering the main elements of gender differences in subject choice for Sociology. Includes information and a set of questions to ensure students process the information

A quick task looking at the Functionalist view on different family types and comparing this to the popular TV program Modern Family. A clip from the show can also be used to get students attention and start a discussion of family diversity in the modern age

A resource looking at the different types of feminism. Makes students think in detail about the different causes of patriarchy and how different feminists feel this could be overcome

A quick activity looking at an individuals changes to their family structure over their lifetime. Students need to match up the correct family type to the lifestage

A table for students to take notes regarding how the family has changed, why that changed may have happened and how that change has further consequences. Works well either as a notes taking activity alongside lessons or a revision activity before exams

A selection of statistics and sociological research that students can use when formulating arguments both for and against changes in Division of Labour in the home

Tables to students to complete with information on different Educational Policy throughout time. These can then be cut out and used as a timeline display in the classroom