Learner Outcomes: The student will have the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of institutions and traditions in society by:

·        Identifying societal concepts that influence the interaction among individuals, groups, and institutions in society.

·        Examining tension between individuality and conformity.

·        Examining how roles, status, and social class affect interaction in groups and institutions.

·        Describing how institutions change over time.

·        Analyzing how institutions affect continuity and change.

Evaluation:

* Daily work, unit and final exams

* Portfolio, research paper, and presentations

* Participation in class and labs

All work will receive points which will be tallied.  You must have…

            60% to pass with a D        70% C            80% B                90% A

Make up work is due within one week for credit

Textbook and Materials:

Guide to Good Food- Largen/Bence

Culture Grams – St. Paul Public Library

Pen/pencil, notebook and folder or binder

Attendance and tardiness policy

* The Como Park High School policy is in effect

* Tardiness will result in detention

* 14 absences will result in loss of credit and placement in SWS

Class Rules:

Show appropriate behavior

Remain seated until dismissed

3 passes given for semester