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Engage Students in an Interactive Exploration of Social Norms & Deviance!

Students will analyze social norms, expected behaviors, and deviant acts in a hands-on sorting activity—helping them understand how societal expectations influence behavior.

This engaging resource is perfect for Sociology, Social Studies, and Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons.

What’s Included:
60 Total Cards – Covering real-world social norms, expected behaviors, and deviant acts.
20 Norm Cards – Highlighting key societal norms such as personal space, table manners, and greetings.
20 Expected Behavior Cards – Providing examples of how individuals typically conform to social expectations.
20 Deviant Act Cards – Featuring thought-provoking or humorous norm violations.
Blank Cards – Customizable templates for student-created scenarios, class discussions, or independent research.

How It Works:
Students will match a Social Norm with its corresponding Expected Behavior and Deviant Act to form a complete set.

For example:
Norm: Elevator Etiquette – Elevator Behavior
Expected Behavior: Face forward, stand quietly, avoid unnecessary conversation.
Deviant Act: Turn to face everyone and make prolonged, unbroken eye contact.

Why Teachers Love It:
Hands-On & Engaging – Encourages critical thinking about societal expectations.
Perfect for SEL & Sociology – Helps students explore social behavior in everyday situations.
Customizable for Deeper Learning – Blank cards allow students to create their own social norms and scenarios.
Great for Discussion & Reflection – Ideal for class discussions, group activities, or independent study.
Classroom-Ready – Easy to print, laminate, and reuse for long-term classroom use.
Designed for Grades 6–11 – Versatile for middle and high school Sociology and SEL lessons.

With 60 total cards plus blank cards for customization, this interactive resource makes learning about social norms & deviance engaging and relatable!