Standard 9 : Sociocultural Context Domain/Social Interactions



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General Information

Number: SS.912.P.9
Title: Sociocultural Context Domain/Social Interactions
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 912
Strand: Psychology

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
SS.912.P.9.1: Describe attributional explanations of behavior.
SS.912.P.9.2: Describe the relationship between attitudes (implicit and explicit) and behavior.
SS.912.P.9.3: Identify persuasive methods used to change attitudes.
SS.912.P.9.4: Describe the power of the situation.
SS.912.P.9.5: Describe effects of others’ presence on individuals’ behavior.
SS.912.P.9.6: Describe how group dynamics influence behavior.
SS.912.P.9.7: Discuss how an individual influences group behavior.
SS.912.P.9.8: Discuss the nature and effects of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.
SS.912.P.9.9: Describe determinants of prosocial behavior.
SS.912.P.9.10: Discuss influences upon aggression and conflict.
SS.912.P.9.11: Discuss factors influencing attraction and relationships.


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Lesson Plans

Name Description
Mob Mentality? How influences from Individual & Group Behaviors occur.:

In this lesson plan, students will complete bell work related to prior knowledge of Gestalt principles and how our brain categorizes similarities and differences. Followed by a Think Pair Share (TPS) activity, creating a list within their groups of people, events, movements, politics, rules, laws that affect their lives. Once student groups have compiled a list, as a class combine and highlight common themes. After reviewing the common themes, what similarities they have, segway into Civil Rights Leaders and go over specific examples of the Civil Rights Movement in Florida. List provided in the event students don’t mention them.

Elections:

In this lesson plan, students will explain the processes and procedures of elections at the state and local level. They will also explore the challenges of running for office and analyze the needs that candidates have when they appeal to voters.  

Political Communication: Creating a Campaign:

In this lesson plan, students will identify and evaluate the influence and effects of various forms of media and the internet on political communication. Students will read scenarios and develop campaign strategies for each scenario that reflect the information provided.

Presidential Campaign Commericals:

In this lesson, students will receive some direct instruction on persuasion and political ads. Students will then analyze various presidential campaign advertisements to examine their emotional appeal to voters.

Presidential Campaigns: The Psychology of Advertising, Slogans, and Logos:

In this lesson, students will learn about the psychology of advertising and emotional appeal. Students will then analyze various presidential campaign slogans and logos to identify their emotional appeal to voters.