Crash Course Sociology Episode Worksheet | 2 - Major Sociological Paradigms

Fifteen prompts follow the episode’s introduction to paradigms and ask learners to distinguish several ways sociologists frame social life. The sequence moves from the purpose of a paradigm to structural-functional, conflict, and symbolic-interaction perspectives, including the levels and social features each emphasizes. Learners respond while viewing, then use the separate completed pages for review. No exact question or response text appears here.

Year groups: Years 11–13
File type: Microsoft Word
Editable: Yes

Updated Feb 19, 2024

Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Crash Course Videos, Crash Course Worksheet
Resource types: Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
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Major Sociological Paradigms Crash Course Worksheet Help high school students understand real-world sociology with this engaging worksheet based on the Major Sociological Paradigms video from Crash Course. This 2-page handout features 15 short answer questions that provoke critical thinking on the key paradigms in the field of sociology. Easily implement as an accompaniment to the 9-minute video, provided via link at the top of the worksheet. Students can follow along, answering questions individually or in small groups. Then, use the separate answer key to self-check comprehension. This high-interest sociology resource keeps students focused on relevant concepts that connect to modern issues. Pair with other materials on civil rights, constitutional law, and more for a dynamic social studies curriculum. Discover additional ready-to-use resources for secondary educators in US history, civics, sociology and beyond.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

Define a sociological paradigm as a framework for interpreting society
Compare structural, conflict, and interaction-based perspectives
Connect a theoretical lens with the scale or feature of society it emphasizes

Teaching tips

Build a three-column comparison chart while learners complete the episode questions.
Ask learners to apply each paradigm to one shared social example after viewing.

Skills covered

Sociological theory — learners distinguish major paradigms.
Comparison — assumptions and scales of analysis are contrasted.
Media comprehension — episode content is captured in written responses.

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Sociological paradigms
Theoretical perspectives
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