Socialization and Social Groups (Unit Slides, Activity, and Worksheets)

Introducing a 36-page teaching resource on the topic of socialization and social groups. This informative PowerPoint presentation covers key sociology concepts related to how people interact in society. Agents of socialization like family, school, peers, media, and religion are explored. Additional slides explain primary groups, secondary groups, reference groups, in-groups, out-groups, and leadership styles. Group interactions including cooperation, conflict, social exchange, coercion, and conformity are also discussed. A bonus crash course video worksheet and supplemental student socialization worksheet provide further learning extension. This versatile resource can be used for whole class instruction, small group discussion, or independent review on social groups. The engaging slides and complementary activities make this an ideal unit for middle school or high school sociology.