11th Grade Poverty And Inequality Lessons

Investigate the key elements and driving forces behind major historical revolutions. Achieve a comprehensive understanding of the causes and effects, enabling analysis of similar transformative events across history.

Focus is placed on understanding various social classes and the concept of poverty, highlighting societal distinctions between classes such as the aristocracy and underclass. Learners develop insights into how poverty is measured and understood within the context of U.S. social dynamics.

An in-depth exploration of foundational sociological theorists and concepts includes the works of Comte, Spencer, Durkheim, and Weber. Gain insights into sociology's development as a discipline and understand the application of statistical methods and scientific principles to social behavior analysis.

Explore key sociological theories and their application to contemporary issues such as social interactions, inequality, and the impact of technology. Gain an understanding of utilizing sociology to analyze human behavior and societal structures, enhancing the ability to critically assess social phenomena.

Explore the crucial events that led to the rise of communism in China, examining the instability of the Qing dynasty and the impact of influential figures such as Mao Zedong. Gain insights into the social and political transformations in China and understand their effects and implications on modern history. Develop critical thinking skills and cultivate a deeper appreciation for China's historical context.

Examine the rise of economic inequality and challenging labor conditions during the Gilded Age, with a particular focus on social perspectives such as Social Darwinism. Gain insights into historical economic disparities and their societal impacts, enhancing understanding of socio-economic theories and their historical context.

Engage in critical thinking exercises focused on evaluating and understanding various claims and arguments. Enhance the ability to identify, analyze, and construct effective arguments, leading to improved communication and reasoning skills.

Investigate China's intricate environmental policies, demographic trends, and educational framework. Learners will gain insights into China's position as both a pioneer in renewable energy and a significant source of pollution. They will scrutinize population policies, consider human rights issues, and evaluate opportunities for international collaboration.

Examine the complexities of social stratification and wealth inequality by focusing on the division of societal roles into various categories, ranks, and classes. Gain an understanding of class system components, analyze social mobility, and evaluate the different sociological perspectives on socioeconomic disparities.

Analyze diverse policies aimed at achieving economic and social objectives such as growth and stability. Gain the ability to identify and evaluate policy objectives related to economic growth, equity, price stability, and employment.

Explore the concept of wealth accumulation and the increasing economic disparities. Study hypothetical scenarios alongside real-world events, such as the impact of the coronavirus on wealth distribution. Develop an understanding of financial literacy and global economic trends, enhancing the ability to critically assess socio-economic issues and their implications for global wealth distribution.

Gain an understanding of income inequality measurement principles through the Lorenz Curve and explore income redistribution strategies, including various taxation types and their effects. Develop insights into the differences between progressive and regressive taxation systems, learn about poverty classifications, and assess effective strategies to reduce income disparity.

Exploration of contemporary economic inequality issues, analyzing the value of the "99% vs. 1%" perspective. Gain understanding of economic division's implications and assess macro-level solutions to address inequality.