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A lesson introducing students to using questionnaires as a primary research method in sociology Covers questionnaire design, PET factors and evaluations Part of a ‘Research Methods in Sociology’ scheme of work aimed at Year 12 students. Students work towards designing and carrying out their own piece of sociology research as a final project Powerpoint and student workbook included Separate ‘research project log’ available to download (see shop) (Follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study)

A lesson introducing students to sampling strategies in sociology Includes: random, opportunity, systematic, volunteer, stratified, quota and snowball sampling, simulated through a ‘Skittles’ game Part of a ‘Research Methods in Sociology’ scheme of work aimed at Year 12 students. Students work towards designing and carrying out their own piece of sociology research as a final project Powerpoint and student workbook included Separate ‘research project log’ available to download (see shop) (Follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study)

A handbook and lesson guiding students to design and carry out their own sociology research project on a topic of their choosing Works alongside the ‘Research Methods in Sociology’ scheme of work. Every lesson contributes to one part of this handbook, with students learning the theory of sociological research and putting it into action in real life

A lesson introducing students to PET factors Includes: famous research and ethics, PET card sort, lucky dip and forced choice evaluation Part of a ‘Research Methods in Sociology’ scheme of work aimed at Year 12 students. Students work towards designing and carrying out their own piece of sociology research as a final project Powerpoint and student workbook included Separate ‘research project log’ available to download (see shop) (Follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study)

A lesson introducing students to research design in sociology Includes: what sociologists study, the hypothetico-deductive method, evaluations and an example essay paragraph Part of a ‘Research Methods in Sociology’ scheme of work aimed at Year 12 students. Students work towards designing and carrying out their own piece of sociology research as a final project Powerpoint and student workbook included Separate ‘research project log’ available to download (see shop) (Follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study)

A consolidation lesson, bringing together all of the key sociological perspectives Students work in groups to apply sociological perspectives to the HS2 Project. Follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study Powerpoint and student workbook included

A lesson introducing Year 12 students to Postmodernism Activities include: Postmodernism in the News London Olympics - Industrial Revolution video ‘Star rating’ final evaluation Exam questions at the end, as well as an example paragraph and suggested sentence starters Follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study Powerpoint and student workbook included

A lesson introducing Year 12 students to Interactionism Activities include: Interactionist ‘show and tell’ A discussion around ‘Black Mirror’ ‘Star rating’ final evaluation Exam questions at the end, as well as an example paragraph and suggested sentence starters Follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study Powerpoint and student workbook included

‘Exam clocks’ to support students with timings during their AS-level Sociology exam Each segment represents a question on the paper, with added annotations for how to answer the question

A lesson introducing Year 12 students to the Feminist perspective Activities include: Draw a feminist Discussion of book extracts from ‘Invisible Women’ Film clip from the ‘Barbie’ movie ‘Star rating’ final evaluation Essay questions at the end, as well as an example paragraph and suggested sentence starters Follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study Powerpoint and student workbook included Additional articles relating to ‘Barbie’ and gender

A lesson introducing Year 12 students to Marxism Activities include: ‘StarPower game’ - trading strategy game Marxism in the news ‘Star rating’ final evaluation Exam questions at the end, as well as an example paragraph and suggested sentence starters Follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study Powerpoint and student workbook included ‘StarPower game’ requires additional resources - coloured counters and envelopes

A lesson introducing Year 12 students to the concept of ‘Functionalism’ Activities include: Group work looking at news stories ‘Operation’ board game and the organic analogy ‘Star rating’ final evaluation Essay questions at the end, as well as an example paragraph and suggested sentence starters Follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study Powerpoint and student workbook included

A scheme of work designed to use in tutor time A long-term programme introducing students from Y7-11 to university Works alongside lesson resources (available to download separately)

A scheme of work to encourage students to go beyond their studies and broaden their horizons. This could be used with any age group, but it is probably most applicable to Year 11 or Year 12. Topics covered: Personal development plan Prospectus dissection Widening participation MOOC The News Ted Talk Ends with an ‘after’ survey - intended to be used as a comparison of students’ attitudes over time. (The baseline survey should be completed in Year 7)

An engaging scheme of work designed to introduce Year 11 students to ‘backwards planning’ for university - powerpoints and resources included, with a range of activities such as class competitions and games Topics covered: Career Degree A-levels GCSEs This scheme of learning finishes with a an activity wherein Year 11 students support lower school students (Y7-9) with their aspirations and inspire them to try hard

An engaging scheme of work designed to introduce Year 10 students to ‘applying to university’ - powerpoints and resources included, with a range of activities such as class competitions and games Topics covered: UCAS timeline Personal statements INterviews Admissions Tests Student Finance This scheme of learning finishes with a ‘tin of me’ personal branding activity

An engaging scheme of work designed to introduce Year 9 students to ‘student life’ - powerpoints and resources included, with a range of activities such as class competitions and games (e.g. ‘Real or No Real’) Topics covered: Societies Budgeting Accommodation Campus vs. City Student Support This scheme of learning finishes with a group competition, whereby students design their own university

An engaging scheme of work designed to introduce Year 8 students to ‘studying at university’ - powerpoints and resources included, with a range of activities such as class competitions and games (e.g. Top Trumps) Topics covered: League Tables Timetable Courses and Modules Assessment Careers Russell Group Dissertations This scheme of learning finishes with a group competition, whereby students design their own degree