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Introduction to Sociology

Explore the basics of sociology for 6th graders, including community, culture, social roles, and group dynamics.

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Introduction to Sociology

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the basics of sociology, which is the study of human society.

1. Sociology is the study of human   and how people interact within them.

2. A   is a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

3.   refers to the shared customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or group.

4. Which of the following is an example of a community?

a

All the people who live in your town

b

Your family

c

Students in your classroom

d

All of the above

A diverse group of people smiling and interacting in a community setting.

This image shows a diverse community interacting.

5. What is a 'social role'? Give an example of a social role you have in your family or school.

6. True or False: Culture only includes the language people speak.

T

True

F

False

Match each term on the left with its correct definition on the right.

7. Society

 

a. The way people act or behave in a social situation

8. Norms

 

b. A large group of people who live together in an organized way

9. Behavior

 

c. Unwritten rules of how to behave in society