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This is a tried and tested resource that students can work through for revision or set homework tasks. Whilst it is useful to any teacher of Sociology, it follows the AQA specification for the A-Level Families and Households topics: Theories of the family Couples Social Policy Changing Family Patterns Family Diversity Demography Childhood It is a task focused booklet as opposed to a content overview worksheet. Students are given prompts to direct their revision. Worksheet to be printed on A3 - double sided.

This document contains: **1. Key term and evidence bank for ‘Theories of the Family’ chapter within the AQA A-Level Sociology paper 2 topic of Family & Households ** Compiled using the AQA specification, mark schemes and approved textbooks. I provide this document to students at the beginning of the topic, and they are expected to complete the definitions & summary of key thinkers as we move through the topic. There are extra boxes for each, to allow the higher ability students room to add in knowledge that they gain through further reading. 2. Quiz of knowledge + teacher copy with answers I give students a date to which all key term definitions & key thinker summaries should be filled in. On this day students are allotted 10 minutes (in exam conditions) to complete the quiz. The quiz asks 10 ‘who said what?’ and 10 ‘which key term matches each definition?’ questions. We then go through the answers, which can be used to create a larger revision discussion on the related research etc.

This document contains: **1. Key term and evidence bank for ‘Changing Family Patterns’ chapter within the AQA A-Level Sociology paper 2 topic of ‘Family & Households’ ** Compiled using the AQA specification, mark schemes and approved textbooks. I provide this document to students at the beginning of the topic, and they are expected to complete the definitions & summary of key thinkers as we move through the topic. There are extra boxes for each, to allow the higher ability students room to add in knowledge that they gain through further reading. 2. Quiz of knowledge + teacher copy with answers I give students a date to which all key term definitions & key thinker summaries should be filled in. On this day students are allotted 10 minutes (in exam conditions) to complete the quiz. The quiz asks 10 ‘who said what?’ and 10 ‘which key term matches each definition?’ questions. We then go through the answers, which can be used to create a larger revision discussion on the related research etc.

This document contains: **1. Key term and evidence bank for ‘Demography’ chapter within the AQA A-Level Sociology paper 2 topic of Family & Households ** Compiled using the AQA specification, mark schemes and approved textbooks. I provide this document to students at the beginning of the topic, and they are expected to complete the definitions & summary of key thinkers as we move through the topic. There are extra boxes for each, to allow the higher ability students room to add in knowledge that they gain through further reading. 2. Quiz of knowledge + teacher copy with answers I give students a date to which all key term definitions & key thinker summaries should be filled in. On this day students are allotted 10 minutes (in exam conditions) to complete the quiz. The quiz asks 10 ‘who said what?’ and 10 ‘which key term matches each definition?’ questions. We then go through the answers, which can be used to create a larger revision discussion on the related research etc.

This document contains: **1. Key term and evidence bank for ‘Childhood’ chapter within the AQA A-Level Sociology paper 2 topic of ‘Family & Households’ ** Compiled using the AQA specification, mark schemes and approved textbooks. I provide this document to students at the beginning of the topic, and they are expected to complete the definitions & summary of key thinkers as we move through the topic. There are extra boxes for each, to allow the higher ability students room to add in knowledge that they gain through further reading. 2. Quiz of knowledge + teacher copy with answers I give students a date to which all key term definitions & key thinker summaries should be filled in. On this day students are allotted 10 minutes (in exam conditions) to complete the quiz. The quiz asks 10 ‘who said what?’ and 10 ‘which key term matches each definition?’ questions. We then go through the answers, which can be used to create a larger revision discussion on the related research etc.

This document contains: **1. Key term and evidence bank for ‘Family Diversity’ chapter within the AQA A-Level Sociology paper 2 topic of ‘Family & Households’. ** Compiled using the AQA specification, mark schemes and approved textbooks. I provide this document to students at the beginning of the topic, and they are expected to complete the definitions & summary of key thinkers as we move through the topic. There are extra boxes for each, to allow the higher ability students room to add in knowledge that they gain through further reading. 2. Quiz of knowledge + teacher copy with answers I give students a date to which all key term definitions & key thinker summaries should be filled in. On this day students are allotted 10 minutes (in exam conditions) to complete the quiz. The quiz asks 10 ‘who said what?’ and 10 ‘which key term matches each definition?’ questions. We then go through the answers, which can be used to create a larger revision discussion on the related research etc.

This document contains: 1. Key term and evidence bank for ‘Couples’ chapter within the AQA A-Level Sociology paper 2 topic of ‘Family & Households’. Compiled using the AQA specification, mark schemes and approved textbooks. I provide this document to students at the beginning of the topic, and they are expected to complete the definitions & summary of key thinkers as we move through the topic. There are extra boxes for each, to allow the higher ability students room to add in knowledge that they gain through further reading. 2. Quiz of knowledge + teacher copy with answers I give students a date to which all key term definitions & key thinker summaries should be filled in. On this day students are allotted 10 minutes (in exam conditions) to complete the quiz. The quiz asks 10 ‘who said what?’ and 10 ‘which key term matches each definition?’ questions. We then go through the answers, which can be used to create a larger revision discussion on the related research etc.

This document contains: ‘Learning Loop’ revision activity for the ‘Changing Family Patterns’ chapter within the AQA A-Level Sociology paper 2 topic of Family & Households. Created using the AQA specification, mark schemes and approved textbooks. I use this document at the end of the chapter, to consolidate student understanding: *The first grid = teacher copy. Arrows show the correct direction that the ‘loop’ should take The second grid = student copy. Print on A3 and cut along the dotted line.* How to use: Part of a whole class or large group activity. It is an engaging for all to take part in and play with their peers. Each student will be consolidating their knowledge as although they only need to answer for the cards they have, they need to silently answer all of the questions to ensure they have the correct card. Independent revision. Students create the loop, and check against the model copy. Differentiate by completing activity in pairs, or giving particular students more cards.

This document contains: **1. Key term and evidence bank for ‘Social Policy’ chapter within the AQA A-Level Sociology paper 2 topic of ‘Family & Households’. ** Compiled using the AQA specification, mark schemes and approved textbooks. I provide this document to students at the beginning of the topic, and they are expected to complete the social policy summaries & key thinker views as we move through the topic. There are extra boxes for each, to allow the higher ability students room to add in knowledge that they gain through further reading. 2. Quiz of knowledge + teacher copy with answers I give students a date to which all policy summaries & key thinker views should be filled in. On this day students are allotted 10 minutes (in exam conditions) to complete the quiz. The quiz asks 10 ‘Which policy matches each definition?’ and 10 ‘Who said what?’ questions. We then go through the answers, which can be used to create a larger revision discussion on the related research etc.

A knowledge checklist for the ‘Family & Households’ unit in the Sociology AQA Specification: Couples Childhood Theories of the Family Demography Changing Family Patterns Family Diversity Social Policy The checklist allows students to tick / shade when they have completed notes each topic, to keep track of their learning. While completing revision in preperation for assessments, students are then able to RAG rate their learning. I provide this to students at the beginning of the unit and teach each section in the order given, which also allows students to have an idea of what is ahead. Can also be used after teaching the topic to reflect on students knowledge and direct areas for improvement.

A Level Sociology resource for the “New Media’ topic within the ‘Media’ unit on Paper 2 Lessons include: Nature & features of the ‘new’ and ‘old’ media Who controls the new media (ownership) and how does it affect traditional/old media? Who uses new media (audiences) and how are they stratified (class, age, gender, location)? Debates on the new media: neophiliacs/cultural optimists vs cultural pessimists This resource has been made for teachers to easily pick up use. Each Powerpoint includes answers / additional teacher information in the notes section. The accompyoning booklet follows each lesson activity, allowing students to structure their notes and stay organised – great for those who may have missed a lesson, to stay on track with their learning. Download the free ‘media topic checklist’ to use alongside your teaching of this unit.

This activity is designed in the style of the NewYorkTimes “Connections” game and applied to the AQA Sociology ‘Families and Households’ specification. The resource includes 5 connection boards, with answers provided in the notes section within the PowerPoint presentation. Students must sort the items into four groups of four, identifying the links between them. The challenge encourages learners to think about how different parts of the specification connect with one another (e.g., linking theories of the family, government policies, demography, or changes in family structures). This activity is particularly useful preparation for the 10-mark “Outline and explain” questions, where students need to draw explicit connections between different areas of the course rather than writing about isolated points. By practicing with this game, students build confidence in: Making analytical links between perspectives and evidence. Recognising overlaps across themes (e.g., family diversity, policy, childhood, demography). Structuring short essay responses more effectively, to show a logical chain of reasoning The task can be used as: A starter or plenary to review key ideas. A revision game to consolidate links across topics. A collaborative group task, encouraging discussion and justification of choices.

A knowledge checklist for the ‘Media’ unit in the Sociology AQA Specification: New Media Ownership & Control of the Media Globalisation & Pop-Culture Selection & Presentation of the News Media Representations Relationship between Media & Audiences The checklist allows students to tick / shade when they have completed notes each topic, to keep track of their learning. While completing revision in preperation for assessments, students are then able to RAG rate their learning. I provide this to students at the beginning of the unit and teach each section in the order given, which also allows students to have an idea of what is ahead. Can also be used after teaching the topic to reflect on students knowledge and direct areas for improvement.