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Defining and Investigating Contemporary Social Issues

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-FL-SS

8 lessons

Goal

Apply sociological research methodologies to systematically define, operationalize, and analyze complex social issues in contemporary communities.

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  2. Constructing Social Problems: Claims-Making and Stakeholder InterestsYou are here
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  4. Operationalizing Key Variables in Social Problem ResearchNot started yet
  5. Identifying Systemic Root Causes Versus Surface SymptomsNot started yet
  6. Evaluating Evidence, Data Sources, and Disinformation in Social DebatesNot started yet
  7. Intersectional Analysis: How Social Issues Affect Diverse Demographic GroupsNot started yet
  8. Crafting a Formal Sociological Problem Statement and Research ProposalNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-flSS.912.S.8.4Florida Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Define a social issue to be analyzed.