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Warm up: On your index card: write down your top 5 values in order from most important(1) to least (5)

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Bomb Shelter 1. Look over your hand out, first determine who you will save (make sure you can defend why) (5 minutes) 2. When told to do so, turn to 3 other people and work together to determine who your whole group would save if you could still fit only 6 more people inside the shelter

Sociology: An Introduction The basics of the study of Sociology

Sociology 1. Sociology is the scientific study of human society and interactions 2. Applies the principles of the Scientific Method to study the ways in which humans interact with each other as part of a group 3. Specifically focuses on the roles of individuals, groups, institutions---

Hominids- Early Man Key characteristics: 1. Complex cognitive ability a. Learn easily, solve problems, and are selfaware. ❖How do we go from this to Homo sapien ❖Why are the cromagnons the first to bury their dead?

Human Migration As they evolved, our ancestors migrated into different parts of Africa in search of food, and eventually left Africa all together. Why do we do this now?

Trade Cities and Infrastructure Art & Architecture Job Specialization Writings and Record-Keeping Technology Government and Institution s Social Structure Religion

Humble Beginnings The first civilization developed in river valleys • large-scale farming • Public works such as buildings and roads help provide structure and order to civilizations • As populations grew, cities were formed

The need for government emerged because of the need to regulate aspects of city life • For example the food supply and the defense of the city. • The government also helped to regulate conflicts b/t individuals as well as groups

Society A Society is a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. ● ● ● Hunting and gathering societies. Pastoral societies. Horticultural societies. Agricultural societies. Industrial societies. Post-industrial societies.

Looking at the variety of things that influence peoples lives: ● ● ● Family Ethnicity Class Gender Religion

The Role of Sociologists apply scientific method and come up with either prove or disprove their theories of human interaction, then collect evidence to either prove or disprove their theories. ● ● ● Example. A researcher trying to explain why females tend to do better than males in school Sociologists look for relationships and connections Sociologists try to come up with explanations for some of societies biggest questions and problems: • Inequality • Deviance • Group Dynamics • Relationships • Conflict • Connections