Culture, Values, and Norms (Slides and Engaging Values Activity)

Culture, Values, and Norms is a 30-page teaching resource that uses an engaging activity and informative slides to help students in grades 7-12 understand key sociology concepts. It begins by posing a hypothetical situation where students must make difficult choices about which hospital patients receive a limited supply of antidote. This activity reveals students' values and beliefs in an eye-opening way. The slides then explain essential ideas like individualism, collectivism, culture, subcultures, and multiculturalism. By combining an interactive opening activity with clear explanations, this resource grabs students' attention while building their understanding of how societal values and norms are formed. Educators can use it for whole-class instruction or small group discussions on culture.