Classroom Update (9/30/25)

 

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- What impact did the Northern artists and writers have on the Renaissance? - How did the Elizabethan Age reflect the values of the Renaissance?

Topic: Christian Humanists

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- How is the Renaissance emphasis on the individual connected to the renewed interest in skepticism?
• Current Events
• Complete the Writers of the Northern Renaissance WS Notes
• Assignments: 
• Module 14 (Part 2) Assessment is Tomorrow! (10/1)
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• I, Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• These Rare Artifacts Tell Medieval Women’s Stories in Their Own Words

Sociology 

EQ-

- Where does popular culture come from?

Topic: Popular Culture

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - What is cultural capital?
• Go over the reading packet entitled “Symbol: The Basic Element of Culture” - Due Tuesday in class!
• Go over the Sociological Perspectives on Culture Handout
• Assign: Cultural Change WS
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 2/3 Paper Due by 10/1/25!
• Unit 2 Exam - 10/2
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10
• Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
• Interesting Article: 
• The biggest ways TikTok has changed American culture

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Daily Gator

12-foot alligator causes stir at McDonald’s parking lot

Classroom Update (9/29/25)

 

Monday, September 29, 2025

World History (Skinny)

Topic: Module 14 (Part 2) Vocabulary Worksheet

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- None
• Current Events - CNN10
• Complete the Module 14 (Part 2) Vocabulary Worksheet - Assessment is on Wednesday!
• Assignments: 
• Module 14 (Part 2 ) Assessment - 10/1
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• I, Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• These Rare Artifacts Tell Medieval Women’s Stories in Their Own Words

Sociology 

Topic: Unit 2 Study Guide

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - None
• Read and complete the questions for the reading packet entitled “Symbol: The Basic Element of Culture” - Due Tuesday in class!
• Begin the Unit 2 Study Guide - Assessment is this Thursday!
• Work on the Term 1 Book Review Project
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 2/3 Paper Due by 10/1/25!
• Unit 2 Exam - 10/2
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10
• Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
• Interesting Article: 
• Reel Life: 'Glory Road'

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Alligator captured in McDonald's parking lot on Rocky Creek Road in Macon

Classroom Update (9/26/25)

 

Friday, September 26, 2025

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- How did the Northern Renaissance differ from the Italian Renaissance?

- What impact did the Northern artists and writers have on the Renaissance?

Topic: Northern Renaissance Art

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What was the focus of Christian humanism?
• Current Events
• Complete The Northern Renaissance Art Analysis WS
• The Northern Renaissance Art - Classroom Document Images 
• Assignments: 
• Read and complete Module 14 Lesson 4 Reading Document - if not completed
• Module 14 (Part 2 ) Assessment - 10/1
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• I, Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• These Rare Artifacts Tell Medieval Women’s Stories in Their Own Words

Sociology 

Essential Question (EQ) -

- How do the different cultural groups (dominant, subcultures, and countercultures) interact?

Topic: Cultural Diversity - Content Analysis

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - How does the United States influence international mass culture?
• Finish Glory Road Cultural Diversity Assignment
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 2/3 Paper Due by 10/1/25!
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10
• Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
• Interesting Article: 
• Reel Life: 'Glory Road'

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Feisty alligator in Florida tries to evade capture, hide in bushes. Watch deputies corral it

Classroom Update (9/25/25)

 

Thursday, September 25, 2025

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- How did the invention of the printing press impact European society? 

Topic: The Printing Press

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- How did the invention of the printing press affect the dissemination of knowledge and ideas?
• Current Events
• Reassessment Information - Module 14 (Part I)
• Assign: Module 14 Lesson 4 Reading Document
• Assignments: 
• Read and complete Module 14 Lesson 4 Reading Document
• Module 14 (Part 2 ) Assessment - 10/1
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• I, Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• These Rare Artifacts Tell Medieval Women’s Stories in Their Own Words

Sociology 

Essential Question (EQ) -

- How do the different cultural groups (dominant, subcultures, and countercultures) interact?

Topic: Cultural Diversity - Content Analysis

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - None
• Continue Glory Road Cultural Diversity Assignment
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 2/3 Paper Due by 10/1/25!
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10
• Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
• Interesting Article: 
• Reel Life: 'Glory Road'

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Alligator sightings increase in Midlands, experts urge caution

Classroom Update (9/24/25)

 

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- What qualities made Christine de Pizan unusual for her time and place?

Topic: Women Reformers

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What kind of reform did Christine de Pizan argue for?
• Early Women Reformers
• Current Events
• Assignments: 
• Read and complete Module 14 Lesson 3 Reading Document - if not completed
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• I, Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• These Rare Artifacts Tell Medieval Women’s Stories in Their Own Words

Sociology 

Essential Question (EQ) -

- How do the different cultural groups (dominant, subcultures, and countercultures) interact?

Topic: Cultural Diversity - Content Analysis

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - What is ethnomethodology?
• Begin Glory Road Cultural Diversity Assignment
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 2/3 Paper Due by 10/1/25!
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10
• Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
• Interesting Article: 
• Reel Life: 'Glory Road'

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Feisty alligator in Florida tries to evade capture, hide in bushes. Watch deputies corral it

Classroom Update (9/23/25)

 

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

World History (Skinny)

Essential Question (EQ) -

- How did the Northern Renaissance differ from the Italian Renaissance?

Topic: The Northern Renaissance Begins

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What was the economic base in Flanders?
• The Northern Renaissance Begins WS
• Map of Europe - 1400s
• Current Events
• Assignments: 
• Read and complete Module 14 Lesson 3 Reading Document - if not completed
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 7 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• Renaissance Table Etiquette and the Origins of Manners

Sociology 

Essential Question (EQ) -

- How do language, norms, beliefs, and values (the four elements) shape culture?

Topic: Elements of Culture

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - How does biology and culture play off one another?
• Go over the Culture at Walmart Reading
• Go over the Elements of Culture Descriptions
• Sanctions Handout
• Assign: Textbook Reading: pp. 64-76 (Elements of Culture)
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 2/3 Paper Due by 10/1/25!
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10
• Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
• Interesting Article: 
• The Meaning Behind Six Objects on Día de los Muertos Altars

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Daily Gator

Walmart banned an emotional support alligator. Her owner says she means no harm.

Classroom Update (9/22/25)

 

Monday, September 22, 2025

World History (Skinny)

Topic: Renaissance (Module 14) Assessment (Part 1)

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- None
• Current Events
• Complete the Renaissance (Module 14) Assessment (Part 1)
• Assign: Module 14 Lesson 3 Reading Document
• Assignments: 
• Read and Complete Module 14 Lesson 3 Reading Document
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 7 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci
• Supplemental Video: 
• Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2
• Interesting Article: 
• A Rare First-Edition Copy of Machiavelli’s Notorious Political Treatise ‘The Prince’ Heads to Auction

Sociology (Block)

Essential Question (EQ) -

- What is culture?

- What are the characteristics of culture?

Topic: What is culture?

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - Is the game of baseball part of the material or nonmaterial culture of the United States?
• Go over Defining Culture and Culture at Walmart
• Content Analysis: “A House Divided” - Formal and Informal Norms
• Assign: Textbook Reading: pp. 64-76 (Elements of Culture)
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 2/3 Paper Due by 10/1/25!
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10
• Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
• Interesting Article: 
• The Meaning Behind Six Objects on Día de los Muertos Altars

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Authorities warn of alligators found in Orangeburg’s Edisto Garden Pond area

Classroom Update (9/19/25)

 

Friday, September 19, 2025

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- How do the works of Renaissance artists and architects reflect Renaissance ideas?

- Why did the Italian Renaissance produce some of the world’s most extraordinary writers and artists?

Topic: Italian Renaissance Art

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- Why is Machiavelli’s work still relevant today?
• Current Events
• Complete and discuss the Italian Renaissance Art Analysis WS
• The Duke and Duchess of Urbino
• The School of Athens
• Assignments: 
• Renaissance (Module 14) Assessment (Part 1) - Monday (9/22)
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 7 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci
• Supplemental Video: 
• Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2
• Interesting Article: 
• You Know Artemisia Gentileschi—Now Learn About These Other Renaissance Women Artists
• A Rare First-Edition Copy of Machiavelli’s Notorious Political Treatise ‘The Prince’ Heads to Auction

Sociology (Block)

Topic: Unit 1 Assessment

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - None
• Unit 1 Assessment
• Assign: Textbook Reading: pp. 58-63 (Defining Culture) and Culture at Walmart
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp. 58-63 (Defining Culture) and Culture at Walmart
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 2/3 Paper Due by 10/1/25!
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10
• Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
• Interesting Article: 
• The Meaning Behind Six Objects on Día de los Muertos Altars

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

See you later: Alligator removed from Washington Channel at The Wharf

Classroom Update (9/18/25)

 

Thursday, September 18, 2025

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- How do the works of Renaissance artists and architects reflect Renaissance ideas?

- Why did the Italian Renaissance produce some of the world’s most extraordinary writers and artists?

Topic: Writers and Values of the Italian Renaissance

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What were the differences between medieval and Renaissance attitudes toward worldly pleasures?
• Writers and Values of the Italian Renaissance WS
• Writers and Values of the Italian Renaissance Notes
• Assign: Renaissance (Module 14) - Part 1 Vocabulary (Due Monday)
• Assignments: 
• Renaissance (Module 14) Assessment (Part 1) - Monday (9/22)
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 7 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci
• Supplemental Video: 
• Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2
• Interesting Article: 
• You Know Artemisia Gentileschi—Now Learn About These Other Renaissance Women Artists

Sociology (Block)

Topic: Review Day

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - In 1959, The Sociological Imagination argued that we needed to look beyond the individual for the causes that shape our society. This concept was the work of which sociologist?
• Soc. in the News
• Review Activity
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 1/3 Paper Due by 9/17/25!
• Unit 1 Exam - 9/19
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Karl Marx & Conflict Theory: Crash Course Sociology #6
• Interesting Article: 
• In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fall

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Daily Gator

Baby alligators delight visitors at Six Mile Cypress Preserve

Classroom Update (9/17/25)

 

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Early Release Today!

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- How do the works of Renaissance artists and architects reflect Renaissance ideas?

Topic: Da Vinci's World

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- How did Renaissance architects, such as Brunelleschi, use past styles in their design?
• Current Events
• Finish Engineering an Empire: Da Vinci’s World Video and Notes
• Assignments: 
• Module 14 Lesson 2 Reading Document - Due 9/17
• Renaissance Assessment (Part 1) - Monday (9/22)
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Plague (Black Death)
• Supplemental Video: 
• Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2
• Interesting Article: 
• Was Leonardo da Vinci, a Famous Lefty, Actually Ambidextrous?

Sociology (Block)

Topic: Review - Max Weber

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - Max Weber argued that society has three basic, interrelated dimensions. The dimensions are political, economic, and cultural. Weber's work was a direct response to which scholar’s perspective?
• Soc. in the News
• Work Day (Term Project or Study Guide)
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 1/3 Paper Due by 9/17/25!
• Unit 1 Exam - 9/19
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Major Sociological Paradigms: Crash Course Sociology #2
• Interesting Article: 
• In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fall

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Claude the albino alligator celebrates 30th 'Hatch Day' at Cal Academy of Sciences

Classroom Update (9/16/25)

 

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- How did humanism influence Renaissance ideas?

- How do the works of Renaissance artists and architects reflect Renaissance ideas?

Topic: Italian Renaissance Architecture

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- How were the Western Europeans able to access ancient Greek texts again?
• Finish Engineering an Empire: Da Vinci’s World Video and Notes
• Assignments: 
• Module 14 Lesson 2 Reading Document - Due 9/17
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Plague (Black Death)
• Supplemental Video: 
• Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2
• Interesting Article: 
• The Many Myths of the Term ‘Crusader’
• Was Leonardo da Vinci, a Famous Lefty, Actually Ambidextrous?

Sociology (Block)

Essential Question (EQ):

- How do sociologists conduct social research?

- What are the ethical practices sociologists follow?

Topic: Research Ethics

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - What are the advantages and disadvantages of the “insider” vs “outsider” perspectives in sociological research?
• Go over Prediction, Sampling, and Statistical Analysis Notes
• Assign: Unit 1 Study Guide
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 1/3 Paper Due by 9/17/25!
• Unit 1 Exam - 9/19
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Major Sociological Paradigms: Crash Course Sociology #2
• Interesting Article: 
• In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fall

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Emotional support alligator is no longer welcome in Pennsylvania Walmart

Classroom Update (9/15/25)

 

Monday, September 15, 2025

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- What were the conditions in Italy that gave rise to the Renaissance?

Topic: The Crusades

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- Why did banking develop in the Italian city-states?
• Current Events
• Shifts in Society - Whiteboard Notes
• Map of the Spread of Islam
• Map of the Crusades
• Assign: The Italian Renaissance - Module 14 Lesson 2 Document
• Assignments: 
• Module 14 Lesson 2 Reading Document - Due 9/17
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Plague (Black Death)
• Supplemental Video: 
• Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1
• The Black Death Explained: Global History Review
• Interesting Article: 
• Medieval Skeletons Reveal How the Bubonic Plague Influenced Human DNA
• The Many Myths of the Term ‘Crusader’

Sociology (Block)

Essential Question (EQ):

- How do sociologists conduct social research?

Topic: Social Research

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - Sociologists often study concepts that are not directly seen. How do researchers go about studying these concepts?
• Sociology Research Methods: Crash Course Sociology #4
• Assign: Prediction, Sampling, and Statistical Analysis Textbook Reading
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 1/3 Paper Due by 9/17/25!
• Unit 1 Exam - 9/19
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Major Sociological Paradigms: Crash Course Sociology #2
• Interesting Article: 
• One of the world's most sacred places is being turned into a luxury mega-resort

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Florida woman fights off alligator with her bare hands to save puppy: "I punched him in the eye"

Classroom Update (9/12/25)

 

Friday, September 12, 2025

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- During the fourteenth century, how did the bubonic plague shake Europe socially, politically, and economically?

- What were the conditions in Italy that gave rise to the Renaissance?

Topic: The Rise of Italian City-States

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- How was Italy unlike the other countries in Europe?
• Current Events
• Begin Engineering an Empire: Da Vinci’s World Video and Notes
• Map of Medieval Europe, c. 950 - 1300
• Assignments: 
• Module 14 Lesson 1 Reading Document - if not done
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Plague (Black Death)
• Supplemental Video: 
• Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1
• The Black Death Explained: Global History Review
• Interesting Article: 
• Medieval Skeletons Reveal How the Bubonic Plague Influenced Human DNA

Sociology (Block)

Essential Question (EQ):

- How do sociologists conduct social research?

Topic: Doing Sociological Research

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - How did the development of sociology in the U.S. differ from Europe?
• How to Apply the Theoretical Perspectives Notes
• Assign: Doing Sociological Research WS and The Importance of Social Research Reading and Questions
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 1/3 Paper Due by 9/17/25!
• Unit 1 Exam - 9/19
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Major Sociological Paradigms: Crash Course Sociology #2
• Interesting Article: 
• One of the world's most sacred places is being turned into a luxury mega-resort

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Most alligator-infested rivers in Florida: Top 5 most gator-filled

Classroom Update (9/11/25)

 

Thursday, September 11, 2025

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- How was Italy organized politically before and during the Renaissance?

- During the fourteenth century, how did the bubonic plague shake Europe socially, politically, and economically?

Topic: Life in Europe Before 1350

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What do you think daily life was like in Medieval Europe?
• Current Events -CNN 10
• Medieval Europe - Life Before 1350 Notes
• Assign: Module 14 Lesson 1 Lesson Document
• Textbook PDF is Located in Schoology!
• Assignments: 
• Renaissance Italy Map - Due Today
• Map of the Major Italian City-States During the Renaissance
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Plague (Black Death)
• Supplemental Video: 
• Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1
• The Black Death Explained: Global History Review
• Interesting Article: 
• Medieval Skeletons Reveal How the Bubonic Plague Influenced Human DNA

Sociology (Block)

Essential Question (EQ):

- What are the key contributors to the sociological field in both the European and American schools of sociology? 

- How did they shape the development of sociology?

Topic: Theoretical Perspectives

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - According to a Functionalist, what is dysfunction?
• Finish the Major Contributors to the Growth of Sociology
• Looking at Sports from the Four Perspectives (Reading and discussion)
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 1/3 Paper Due by 9/27/25!
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• What Is Sociology?: Crash Course Sociology #1
• Interesting Article: 
• US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Her son went missing and was killed by an alligator. She's now being charged.

Classroom Update (9/10/25)

 

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- How was Italy organized politically before and during the Renaissance?

Topic: Absolute Location

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What comes to mind when you hear the word “Renaissance”?
• Map Assistance
• Relative vs Absolute Location
• Current Events
• Assignments: 
• Renaissance Italy Map - Due 9/11
• Map of the Major Italian City-States During the Renaissance
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Manufacture of Early Printed Books in Europe
• Supplemental Video: 
• Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1
• Interesting Article: 
• Wreck of Unusual Ship Described by Herodotus Recovered From Nile Delta

Sociology (Block)

Essential Question (EQ):

- What are the key contributors to the sociological field in both the European and American schools of sociology? 

- How did they shape the development of sociology?

Topic: Major Contributors to the Growth of Sociology

• DJ (Daily Jumble) - What are the manifest and latent functions of grades in school?
• Soc. in the News - Current Events Clips
• Go over the Major Contributors to the Growth of Sociology
• Assignments: 
• Term 1 Project (Book Review) - 1/3 Paper Due by 9/27/25!
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• What Is Sociology?: Crash Course Sociology #1
• Interesting Article: 
• US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline

coachmolitor.com

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Daily Gator

Alligators have found Refuge golf course