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We provide KS3, GCSE and A-level History and Sociology resources that inspire, challenge and encourage students knowledge and understanding. You will find a range of resources for example Venn diagrams, matching activities, flashcards, primary sources, mysteries and full lessons and lectures. If there are topics you would like to see featured on our shop please let us know via our Twitter account!
MASSIVE BUNDLE! The Media - Sociology - A-Level - Revision Bundle
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MASSIVE BUNDLE! The Media - Sociology - A-Level - Revision Bundle

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THREE MASSIVE RESOURCES! This Revision Bundle Covers the A-Level Sociology Unit of The Media. Three lessons revising the knowledge and understanding (AO1. AO2 and AO3) of the Sociology of The Media Revision including 31 detailed slides. Each of the following topics will be revised in great depth: Topic 2: The relationship between ownership and control of the mass media; Topic 3: The mass media, globalisation and popular culture; Topic 4: The processes of selection and presentation of the content of the news. Sets of approximately 40 FLASHCARDS which help students to revise key terminology for A-level Sociology The Media: the relationship between ownership and control of the media the media, globalisation and popular culture new versus traditional media Keywords and definitions such as: Mass culture The production of works of art and entertainment designed to appeal to a large audience Collective intelligence Shared or group intelligence that emerges from the collaboration, collective efforts, and competition of many individuals and appears in consensus decision making This MASSIVE resource includes two flashcard packs: 7 A4 pages of keywords and definitions students can use to quiz to test each other or themselves. The second resource includes 147 PAGES of Keywords and Definitions the teacher prints and spreads around the classroom. Students work in groups to match the correct keyword with the correct definition!
*FULL LESSON* Do Mass Media Impose American Values and Life-Styles on the World? A-Level Sociology
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*FULL LESSON* Do Mass Media Impose American Values and Life-Styles on the World? A-Level Sociology

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This full 60-minute lesson (including a 10-mark exam question for homework) teaches students about globalisation and how far Mass Media impose western or American values and life-styles on the world. The lesson includes a booklet with a range of activities which students work through. This lesson also features provoking questions to prompt discussion, as well as video clips dealing with the hybridisation of Western culture in the Arab world. Key words and theories include: global culture, cultural homogenisation, cultural/media imperialism, hybridisation, hybrid culture, Flew (2002), Sklair (2012), Kellner (1995), Ritzer (2008), Fenton (1999), Compaine (2005), Tomlinson (1999).
*FULL LESSON*  How do the Mass Media represent men? A-Level Sociology Lesson
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*FULL LESSON* How do the Mass Media represent men? A-Level Sociology Lesson

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This 60-minute lesson explores how 'masculinity' is represented in the media. Students explore questions such as What are ‘typical’ portrayals? What is your definition of masculinity? How has perceptions of masculinity changed over time? Concepts are explored: hegemonic masculinity, ideological myths, metrosexuality, metrosexual male. Theories are discussed from Gauntlett (2008), Mort (1988), Edwards (1997), Whannel’s (2002) – Study on David Beckham and a brief analysis is undertaken of 'Iron John, A Book About Men' by Robert Bly, 1990. Engaging tasks accompany the slides.
*FULL LESSON* Does violence in the media cause violent behaviour? A-Level Sociology Mass Media
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*FULL LESSON* Does violence in the media cause violent behaviour? A-Level Sociology Mass Media

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This 60-minute A-Level Sociology lesson on ‘Media Violence’ starts with the story of Jamie Bulger and the relationship between film and reality. The Hypodermic Needle Theory is briefly introduced. A Think Pair Share task asks students to explore a ‘bigger picture’ question, before exploring theories that support views that media violence leads to violent behaviour eg Newson 1994, Morgan 1980 and Dworkin 1990. Two tasks then explore the contradictions about the effects of violence in the media. There are video clips in this lesson which are freely available online. AQA The Media: the relationship between the media, their content and presentation, and audiences. The Slides reference pages found in Ken Browne’s A-Level Sociology.
*FULL LESSON* A-Level Sociology Feminist View of Family - Revision Mock Exam Feedback and Exemplars
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*FULL LESSON* A-Level Sociology Feminist View of Family - Revision Mock Exam Feedback and Exemplars

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This 60-minute A-Level Sociology Lesson includes all the resources for a 20 mark AQA Family and Households mock exam and/or revision resource. The lesson includes one 20 mark question on the feminist view of the family, great thought-provoking starter activity; AO1 Graffiti task where students deconstruct the question and add as many AO1s they know to the board; several students’ examples where your students assess the paragraph together (e.g. can you spot the ‘conceptually detailed knowledge’?); ‘Key Term Challenge’. Students then get a chance to either write their own response to the question or, depending on how you use this lesson, redraft their own answers.
AQA A-Level  Sociology Mock Exam: Methods in Context, Families, Education and Peer Self-Assessment
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AQA A-Level Sociology Mock Exam: Methods in Context, Families, Education and Peer Self-Assessment

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This is a 120-minute feedback lesson which includes: a full Mock Exam, several students’ answers for your class to mark and feedback to; exemplar answer for Methods in Context; Self-Assessment Checklists after each question for students to use to assess their own answers. The presentation/slideshow gives opportunities to evaluate the mark scheme ('What do you need to do for TOP MARKS?). The mock includes questions on Families and Households; Education and Methods in Context. The mock lasts 90 minutes so covers a range of questions e.g. gender roles and diversity of family types; divisions of labour and power relationships; ethnicity and achievement; Methods question on unauthorised absences in schools. This lesson resources includes the full mock, exemplar answers and presentation which deals with each element of the exam.
*FULL LESSON* What is Social Action Theory?
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*FULL LESSON* What is Social Action Theory?

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This 60-minute A-Level Sociology Lesson teaches students about Social Action Theory (focus on Weber and four types of Action). There is opportunity for a brief teacher exposition, quiz (with answers of course) and Peer-assessment possibilities. Students are also asked to consider how the four types of action can be applied in a real-world context - lots of possibilities for discussion! There is also an evaluative element towards the end of the lesson. If you like this resource take a look at our range of Sociology resources in the shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/HumanitiesResources . Do leave feedback if you like the resources : )
*FULL LESSON* How do PET influence research in A-Level Sociology? Methods in Context
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*FULL LESSON* How do PET influence research in A-Level Sociology? Methods in Context

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This full A-Level Sociology lesson introduces students to Methods in Context concepts such as VALIDITY, REPRESENTATIVENESS and OPERATIONALISATION. There are other tasks in the lesson which are linked to FOUR METHODS: Questionnaires | Structured Interviews | Unstructured Interviews | Official Stats . A 9-page booklet is included which allow students to thoroughly analyse the strengths and limitations of each method. A task gets students to match the concepts with the correct definition to solidify their understanding of key concepts (correct answers always included in our lessons). The starter asks students to consider issues surrounding ‘gang life’ and the implications for researching the topic. A video of S. Venkatesh is shown where he discusses discusses the background for his book, "Gang Leader for a Day - follow up task included.
Become a Sociology Ninja: A-Level and GCSE Lesson Bundle
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Become a Sociology Ninja: A-Level and GCSE Lesson Bundle

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This NINJA bundle includes THREE FULL LESSONS with resources: Marriage and Divorce; Methods in Context; Family Diversity (New Right and Postmodernism). It also has another additional and superb resource on Sociological Perspectives on the Family! These lessons and resources will save hours of planning. Seriously.
*FULL LESSON* What is the Feminist View of the Family? A-Level GCSE Sociology Families and Household
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*FULL LESSON* What is the Feminist View of the Family? A-Level GCSE Sociology Families and Household

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This GCSE or A-Level lesson explores the Feminist perspective's view of the family. The lesson includes an introduction by the teacher, a challenging CARD SORTING activity where students identify the correct Feminist type and what they believe. The task includes several sociologists views eg Firestone, Somerville, Freidan, Veronica Beechey and more. The lesson concludes with an evaluation of the perspective's view of the family and includes.
*FULL LESSON* Become a A-Level Sociology Ninja: Marriage and Divorce. Editable.
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*FULL LESSON* Become a A-Level Sociology Ninja: Marriage and Divorce. Editable.

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This 60-minute, editable, A-Level Sociology Lesson covers the topics of 'marriage' and 'divorce' and fits well with all exam boards Units on families and households. This lecture with accompanying tasks could be used as an introduction to the topic or as revision of covered material. The lesson includes a PowerPoint, printable mind-map for students to complete as well as points for discussion.
*FULL LESSON* How to Become a Ninja in Family Diversity: A-Level Sociology Postmodernism New Right
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*FULL LESSON* How to Become a Ninja in Family Diversity: A-Level Sociology Postmodernism New Right

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This 60-minute lesson will teach students about A-Level Sociology Families and Households Unit with a focus on family diversity and perspectives views on it. This lecture is accompanied by a mind-map which students complete which they also can use later for revision. The lecture goes through views in favour and against family diversity and also explores perspectives such as the New Right and Postmodernism.
*FULL LESSON* Become a Sociology Ninja in Methods in Context. A-Level Sociology Education
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*FULL LESSON* Become a Sociology Ninja in Methods in Context. A-Level Sociology Education

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This 60-minute lesson will teach students to become Sociology Masters at the Methods in Context question on Paper 1 Education. The lesson includes: an AQA Paper 1 Methods in Context question; tasks which guides students through the examination process where they take the role as examiners; an exemplar answer is also provided including a P.E.R.V.E.R.T document which students can use to answer the question.
*FULL LESSON* What is Labelling Theory? A-Level SOCIOLOGY
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*FULL LESSON* What is Labelling Theory? A-Level SOCIOLOGY

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This 60-minute A-Level lesson explores the concepts of 'labelling'. The hook asks students to consider a quote by Becker, followed by a definition of 'labelling'. The class is then given scenarios to consider, followed by a brief expo by the teacher on Howard Becker. Students are given a research opportunity and then a piece of homework to watch a Flipped Lesson on the 'Effects of Labelling'. The main task challenges students to work through new knowledge using the Quiz Quiz Trade process. This learning strategy gets them rehearsing knowledge by quizzing themselves and others and is a fun way of getting to grips with new material.
Why are there social class differences in educational achievement?A-Level Sociology
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Why are there social class differences in educational achievement?A-Level Sociology

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This A-Level lesson explores social class differences in educational achievement . The hook/starter gets the class considering a quote from Michael Gove on a possible link between wealth and educational success. A brief task is then followed by a class discussion based on a set of statistics on the link between education, income and a person's health. The main task challenges students to work through NEW KNOWLEDGE using the Quiz Quiz Trade process. This learning strategy gets them rehearsing knowledge by quizzing themselves and others and is a fun way of getting to grips with new material. This is also a great lesson for revision and consolidating understanding.
*FULL LESSON* How do 'Control' and 'Ecological' theories view crime and deviance? Sociology Revision
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*FULL LESSON* How do 'Control' and 'Ecological' theories view crime and deviance? Sociology Revision

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This 60-minute A-Level lesson explores the concepts of 'Control' and 'ecological theory' in Crime and Deviance. The initial task gets them thinking about Hirsch’s Four Social Bonds. The main task challenges students to work through NEW KNOWLEDGE using the Quiz Quiz Trade process. This learning strategy gets them rehearsing knowledge by quizzing themselves and others and is a fun way of getting to grips with new material. This is superb for revision as well.
Sociology Revision Resources: The Media
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Sociology Revision Resources: The Media

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This large selection of A-level sociology revision resources will help you teach and support students revision for the Media (Mass Media) paper. It covers Topics 2-4 as well as representations of age, disability and gender. It also has a large number of flashcards and matching activities students can use to test themselves and their peers e.g. media ownership, new v traditional media - main key words and concepts.