GCSE sociology- Introduction to key sociological theories.

This is a GCSE sociology lesson (WJEC). The lesson focuses on introducing students to the key sociological theories. The power point consists of 9 slides and is designed to fill a 90 minute lesson.

Included:
-starter activity, students are provided some statements and they are required to write whether they agree or disagree with then. Each statement is linked to a key theory.
-explanation of the difference between conflict and consensus.
-a slide each on the three theories. Functionalism, Marxism and Feminism. Each slide provides a key thinker for each theory along with their basic key ideas.
-application task. Students are required to draw a table with each theory as a heading. They should put the statements from the pp slide under the correct heading. Extension question provided.
-creative poster task. Students may need access to the GCSE sociology WJEC textbook in order to obtain additional information. They should create a poster on one of the theories they have been introduced to.