Title: Sociology Standards
Course: BPSS (SST) Social Studies Standards > Section: Standards Workspace

SST-HS.SOC

HS Social Studies

Sociology Standards

Domains

- SST-HS.SOC.D1 Domain 1: Introduction
- SST-HS.SOC.D2 Domain 2: Social Structure
- SST-HS.SOC.D3 Domain 3: Social Relationships
- SST-HS.SOC.D4 Domain 4: Social Stratification and Inequality

Calculation Method for Standards

Standards are larger groups of related Domains with benchmarks. So the standard score is a calculation of all the related domains that calculate from their benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each Domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each benchmark.

SST-HS.SOC.D1

HS (SST) Social Studies Standard

Sociology Domain 1

SST-HS.SOC.D1 Introduction

Benchmarks

- SST-HS.SOC.D1.1 Define sociology.
- SST-HS.SOC.D1.2 Explain the major methods of sociological research.
- SST-HS.SOC.D1.3 Explain the theories of sociology.

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.SOC.D2

HS (SST) Social Studies Standard

Sociology Domain 2

SST-HS.SOC.D2 Social Structure

Benchmarks

- SST-HS.SOC.D2.1 Define and provide examples of culture.
- SST-HS.SOC.D2.2 Explain the relationship between culture and society.
- SST-HS.SOC.D2.3 Explain important institutions in society.
- SST-HS.SOC.D2.4 Explain how social institutions and cultures change over time.

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.SOC.D3

HS (SST) Social Studies Standard

Sociology Domain 3

SST-HS.SOC.D3 Social Relationships

Benchmarks

- SST-HS.SOC.D3.1 Describe the process of socialization.
- SST-HS.SOC.D3.2 Explain the process of the social construction of the self.
- SST-HS.SOC.D3.3 Explain the social construction of groups and their role in society.

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.SOC.D4

HS (SST) Social Studies Standard

Sociology Domain 4

SST-HS.SOC.D4 Social Stratification and Inequality

Benchmarks

- SST-HS.SOC.D4.1 Explain common patterns of social inequality and the impact on groups.
- SST-HS.SOC.D4.2 Explain how racism, sexism, and ageism have evolved over time.
- SST-HS.SOC.D4.3 Explain the relationship between social institutions and inequality.
- SST-HS.SOC.D4.4 Explain individual, group, and social responses to inequality.

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.SOC.D1.1

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 1: Introduction

SST-HS.SOC.D1.1 Define sociology.

Guiding Topics: text

Student Learning Targets:

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Reasoning Targets

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Skills (Performance) Targets

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Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D1.2

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 1: Introduction

SST-HS.SOC.D1.2 Explain the major methods of sociological research.

Guiding Topics: Experiments, surveys, observations, ethics

Student Learning Targets:

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Reasoning Targets

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Skills (Performance) Targets

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Product Targets

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Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D1.3

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 1: Introduction

SST-HS.SOC.D1.3 Explain the theories of sociology.

Guiding Topics: Structural-Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism

Student Learning Targets:

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Reasoning Targets

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Skills (Performance) Targets

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Product Targets

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Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D2.1

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 2: Social Structure

SST-HS.SOC.D2.1 Define and provide examples of culture.

Guiding Topics: text

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

- I can

Reasoning Targets

- I can

Skills (Performance) Targets

- I can

Product Targets

- I can

Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D2.2

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 2: Social Structure

SST-HS.SOC.D2.2 Explain the relationship between culture and society.

Guiding Topics: Ethnocentrism vs. cultural relativism, culture shock, values, and beliefs

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

- I can

Reasoning Targets

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Skills (Performance) Targets

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Product Targets

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Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D2.3

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 2: Social Structure

SST-HS.SOC.D2.3 Explain important institutions in society.

Guiding Topics: Family, school, government, religion, economy, social statuses, roles

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

- I can

Reasoning Targets

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Skills (Performance) Targets

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Product Targets

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Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D2.4

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 2: Social Structure

SST-HS.SOC.D2.4 Explain how social institutions and cultures change over time.

Guiding Topics: Historical context of social change, countercultures, social movements

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

- I can

Reasoning Targets

- I can

Skills (Performance) Targets

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Product Targets

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Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D3.1

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 3: Social Relationships

SST-HS.SOC.D3.1 Describe the process of socialization.

Guiding Topics: Primary agents of socialization (i.e., school, family, religion, mass media, peers, etc.)

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

- I can

Reasoning Targets

- I can

Skills (Performance) Targets

- I can

Product Targets

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Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D3.2

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 3: Social Relationships

SST-HS.SOC.D3.2 Explain the process of the social construction of the self.

Guiding Topics: I and me, role-taking, generalized other, and identity

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

- I can

Reasoning Targets

- I can

Skills (Performance) Targets

- I can

Product Targets

- I can

Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D3.3

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 3: Social Relationships

SST-HS.SOC.D3.3 Explain the social construction of groups and their role in society.

Guiding Topics: Reference groups, in-groups, out-groups, primary and secondary groups

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

- I can

Reasoning Targets

- I can

Skills (Performance) Targets

- I can

Product Targets

- I can

Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D4.1

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 4: Social Stratification and Inequality

SST-HS.SOC.D4.1 Explain common patterns of social inequality and the impact on groups.

Guiding Topics: Privilege, power, racial and ethnic inequality, gender inequality, class inequality, life chances, social problems, inter- and intra- group conflict

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

- I can

Reasoning Targets

- I can

Skills (Performance) Targets

- I can

Product Targets

- I can

Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D4.2

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 4: Social Stratification and Inequality

SST-HS.SOC.D4.2 Explain how racism, sexism, and ageism have evolved over time.

Guiding Topics: Glass ceiling, glass escalator, mandatory retirement

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

- I can

Reasoning Targets

- I can

Skills (Performance) Targets

- I can

Product Targets

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Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D4.3

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 4: Social Stratification and Inequality

SST-HS.SOC.D4.3 Explain the relationship between social institutions and inequality.

Guiding Topics: Distribution of power, counter-inequality efforts

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

- I can

Reasoning Targets

- I can

Skills (Performance) Targets

- I can

Product Targets

- I can

Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.D4.4

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Benchmark

Domain 4: Social Stratification and Inequality

SST-HS.SOC.D4.4 Explain individual, group, and social responses to inequality.

Guiding Topics: Meals on Wheels, food pantries, welfare, Red Cross

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

- I can

Reasoning Targets

- I can

Skills (Performance) Targets

- I can

Product Targets

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Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.A

HS (SST) Social Studies Standard

Sociology

SST-HS.SOC.A Anchor Standards

Standards

- SST-HS.SOC.A1 Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop an understanding of psychology.
- SST-HS.SOC.A2 Practically apply concepts of psychology.

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.SOC.A1

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Standards

Anchor Standards:

SST-HS.SOC.A1 Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop an understanding of different perspectives of sociology.

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

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Reasoning Targets

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Skills (Performance) Targets

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Product Targets

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Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window

SST-HS.SOC.A2

HS Sociology (SST) Social Studies Standards

Anchor Standards:

SST-HS.SOC.A2 Practically apply concepts of sociology.

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

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Reasoning Targets

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Skills (Performance) Targets

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Product Targets

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Proficiency Scale

The Student ...

1 Beginning

... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

2 Developing

... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- descriptors

3 Proficient

“The Standard.”
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

4 Advanced

... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- descriptors

Resources

Vocabulary

- words

- list

Websites

- Title of website with a URL to open in a new window