Fully editable Knowledge organisers for Mass Media unit of AQA A Level Sociology

In this unit of work students will be creating a community after a shipwreck leaves them stranded on a desert Island. Students can either work individually or as a group to decide on how they will be governed, what resources they are going to need, and what rules and laws they are going to live by. **Landing on the Island ** The scenario and set the scene for the unit of work. Different decision-making systems and evaluate them. **Decision Making time ** The difference between a need and a want. What a community requires to survive. Laws of the Land Why rules and laws and needed in a society. To link cause and consequence when related to behaviour. Community Dilemmas To discuss community issues and how to deal with them. To practice listening skills, negotiation and compromise.

In this Scheme of Learning you will be looking at the development of the Human Rights Act and its importance in today’s society. You will be looking at case studies to determine if human rights have been infringed. In the second part of the phase you will be looking at different types of discrimination and how to combat it. History of Human Rights What the human rights are according to the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. Where human rights came from. Some of the difficulties in writing the Declaration of Human Rights. Balancing Human Rights Consider if all rights are absolute. Understand that rights have to be balanced against responsibilities and laws. Discrimination and Prejudice What is meant by the term’s discrimination and prejudice. What the protected characteristics are under the Equalities Act 2010 Standing up for ourselves and others The importance of allyship. Strategies for standing up for others.

In this unit of work, you will be looking at the issues around crime and criminality. You will consider why people commit crime, the legal system in the UK and what happens when someone is arrested as well as looking at terrorism and what leads people to join terrorist groups. Unit comes with: Student workbook Teachers Notes PowerPoints Videos Additional Resources. ***Unit outline *** Crime and Deviance To define crime and Deviance To understand the difference with examples. To identify dome of the reasons someone may commit crime. The difference between criminal and civil law. What happens when you are arrested. What circumstances can lead to an arrest. The process you go through when you are arrested. How it is decided if you will be prosecuted. The court system in the UK. Punishments in the UK Explain some of the ways people who break the law are punished. To evaluate the effectiveness of the punishments available. Terrorism What the term Terrorism means. The different types of terrorism in the world today. Different terrorist groups in the world today. What to do in the event of a terrorist attack.

This reflection and wellbeing Sheets are a way for you to reflect on what is happening in your life and your academic progress as we go through the year. At the end of the year you can look back to see your successes and challenges you have overcome. …Of the fortnight This offers: A challenge word, A quote, A song of the week An inspirational person of the fortnight. This can help to widen your horizons. There are QR codes to take you to more information about each of the people or to the YouTube Video for the song. Let your Mind Wander These are about self-reflection and your wellbeing. They are not a test, but questions to get you thinking about yourself and reflect on where you are, and where you are going. Some of the question will reoccur as the year goes on. It is okay to have the same answers just as it is okay to change them.

Pack includes Workbook, Teachers Notes, PowerPoints and Videos This unit revisits some of the topics that you have already covered in terms of sex and relationships, however this unit will look more at the issues surrounding these topics. You will be considering your opinions and views mostly through discussion with some written tasks. [1] Introduction to RSE The reasons that RSE is now statutory in all schools. To look at different views on RSE being taught in school. To consider the content of RSE and what should be taught and when. [2] Gender Identity and Sexuality The different terms used when discussing gender and sexuality. How gender identity is a fluid and not binary The different ways of being an ally and challenging homophobia and transphobia. [3] Relationships and Consent The elements of a healthy intimate relationship and consent. [Recap] The ways to identify an unhealthy relationship. The age of sexual consent around the world and what is considered sex trafficking. What sexual harassment is and how it can be challenged. [4] Reproductive Health The different parts of both male and female reproductive organs. Recap contraceptive options The different types of STI/STD and treatments. How and why self examination is important. [5] Pornography What is and is not legal in terms of pornography. The differences between what is seen in porn and what happens in real life. The impact of porn on society and relationships.

In this unit of work you are going to be exploring your own personal values, developing critical  thinking skills and formulating an opinion. You will be doing this by looking at various moral and  philosophical situations. You will also look at how decisions and actions have consequences that need to be considered. Introduction The difference between an opinion, a belief and a fact. The factors which shape our opinions, beliefs and decision making. Decision Making What influence our decision making. The different ways that we make a decision. How to make a decision or state an opinion and justify it. Thought Experiments What a thought experiment is. To take an active part in some classic thought experiments. To develop skills of forming and justifying an opinion Armageddon. To take an active part in the thought experiments. To develop skills of forming and justifying an opinion.

Completed Learning phase for Passive audience Approach - Hypodermic Syringe Model. Includes flipped learning lecture and consolidation

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In this unit of work you will be looking at what it means to be health physically and mentally, how to adopt a healthy lifestyle as well as what may cause a person not to be healthy. It will focus on diet, exercise, sleep and mental health. The mental health unit will discuss how to maintain general wellbeing and looking specifically at stress, anxiety and depression. What is health and wellbeing To understand what is meant by Health and Wellbeing. To discuss the difficulties faced in maintain health and wellbeing as a teenager. Physical Health – Diet What is considered a healthy diet. Different types of lifestyle diets. The symptoms and treatments for eating disorders. Physical Health – Exercise What sort of activities are considered exercise. How much exercise is recommended for different age groups. The reasons why someone may struggle with exercise . Strategies for encouraging people to exercise more. Physical Healthy – Sleep The importance of sleep. Some of the issues people can have with their sleep. Some strategies for ensuring a good nights sleep. Mental Health and Wellbeing To understand the difference between mental health and mental illness. To outline strategies for maintaining good mental health. To discuss some of the misconceptions relating to mental health and wellbeing. Emotional Regulation The Feel – Think – Respond process Feelings are a reaction and never wrong. Strategies for managing your wellbeing. Anxiety The difference between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder. The symptoms of an anxiety attack. Strategies for coping with anxiety and where to get help and support.

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Complete learning phase for New Media using a flipped learning system.

Complete learning phase for introduction to Mass Media using a flipped learning system.

In this unit of work you will be building on your previous learning of drugs and alcohol by looking more generally at what addiction is and the most common addictions for young people. This unit will discuss the causes, symptoms and how to get help. What is addiction ? The definition of addiction Symptoms of addiction. Symptoms of withdrawal Social consequences of addiction. Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recap what you remember about drugs and alcohol. How different illegal subsentences affect the body. The impact of underage drinking. Treatments for drug and alcohol addiction. Gambling What is a considered a gambling addiction? Impacts of gambling addictions. Treatments and support for gambling addiction. Gaming What is a considered a gaming addiction? Impacts of gaming addictions. Treatments and support for gaming addiction. Social Media and Internet What is a considered an internet or Social media addiction? Impacts of internet and social media addictions. Treatments and support for internet and social media addiction.