Unit+3+-+Sex+&+Gender

The Spring 2012 KIS Sociology class decided to study "Sex & Gender" more in-depth this semester. This unit's essential questions are determined by the students, not the teacher, after each student has read the chapter, brainstormed ideas for questions, and met with other students to finalize them. toc =sociology sex + gender questions= > =sex + gender in class readings=
 * Jane, Ian, Sean
 * Hijo, Dennis, Peter Y
 * Ryan, William, Mohammed
 * Ashley, Steve, Brian
 * Peter L, Dong Myung, Jenny
 * Kevin, Jasmine, Stella
 * Lisa, Michelle, Eric
 * Fall 2011 Student Questions - Sex & Gender
 * [|The Women's Crusade]
 * How to deal with [|modern-day slavery] by the author of [|Half the Sky]
 * [|The New Sex Scorecard]
 * talking openly about sex differences
 * [|Off Ramps & On Ramps]
 * keeping talented women on the road to success
 * ** For more readings about Sex & Gender (such as why are so many more boys around in Asia than girls and what does that mean), check out the links on the Further Exploration - Sociology & Beyond page. Feel free to add your own! **

=sex + gender TED talks= [|The End of Guys?] Social Media & the End of Gender [|A Call to Men] [|New Data on the Rise of Women] [|Sunita Krishnan Fights Sex Slavery] [|20 Essential Ted Talks for Women] - A list of 20 Ted Talks

=sex + gender unit wrap up=
 * **Due**: printed out for class __AND__ posted in Google Docs folder by class time on __Friday May 18__
 * **Assignment**:
 * **Specs**: 3.5 to 5 pgs, double-spaced, Times New Roman font, 1" margins, headings for each section (PART I, PART II, etc.)
 * **Content**:
 * **Part I**: Reflect on your own question and answer (from the link above). When reflecting, consider:
 * why/how you came up with your question
 * how you found your answers (consider quality of sources in your answer)
 * how your answer did or did not meet your expectations
 * how effective and creative was your presentation (considering the time given to work on it)
 * what you would like to know more about that topic
 * **Part II**: Reflect on 2 other people's question/answers and/or presentations. When reflecting, share:
 * any thoughts on your favorite questions, answers, and/or presentations from others
 * (note--you may copy/paste from your own journal if this helps)
 * **Part III**: Reflect on 1 of the in class readings (from above). The reflection should:
 * clearly state which reading this section is about
 * summarize the text's main points
 * explain your position on the important issues from the reading
 * list any further questions you would like to know about the topic and why you have those Qs
 * **Part IV**: Reflect on 1 of the Ted Talks on sex + gender (from above). The reflection should:
 * clearly state which Ted Talk this section is about
 * summarize the text's main points
 * explain your position on the important issues from the reading
 * list any further questions you would like to know about the topic and why you have those Qs
 * **Part V**: In one paragraph, wrap up your experience with the sex + gender unit
 * this is open to interpretation, but try to wrap it up as effectively as possible
 * On the back of the last page, students should handwrite their suggested grade for the unit.

=sex + gender extra= [|Do you think like a man or woman?] - Try this activity to find out!

=sex + gender unit calendar= (note: subject to change)
 * Fri 13 Apr: Background info
 * Read sex + gender chapter & (a) come up with 3 questions about sex + gender that you would like answered & (b) write down 10 facts you found interesting from the chapter
 * put the 3 questions and the 10 facts in a journal entry before the next class begins


 * Tue 17 Apr: Individual questions
 * Groups share questions, each individual chooses 1 question to explore in-depth


 * Thu 19 Apr: Topic TBA
 * Part of class reading for major project, other sex + gender lesson tba


 * Mon 30 Apr: Mini-presentation preparation
 * Spend almost the entire class working on mini-presentation based on individual questions


 * Wed 2 May: Individual question mini-presentations
 * Share in groups, share a few with whole class, journal entry


 * Thu 3 May: In-depth reading + TED Talk


 * Mon 7 May-Wed 16 May: Individual time in class to work on unit wrap up, major project, etc.


 * Fri 18 May: sex + gender unit wrap up due