A summary of key sampling methods used in social sciences

3x A3 revision sheets give students the opportunity to summarise all of the reasons for differences in achievement for AQA A-Level Sociology. This then can be used as posters/classroom displays in the build up to exams

Tables to students to complete with information on different Educational Policy throughout time. These can then be cut out and used as a timeline display in the classroom

A resource looking at the different types of feminism. Makes students think in detail about the different causes of patriarchy and how different feminists feel this could be overcome

A workbook for students to progress through to help them develop an understanding of Marxism and Neo-Marxism for A2 Sociology

A selection of statistics and sociological research that students can use when formulating arguments both for and against changes in Division of Labour in the home

A table for students to take notes regarding how the family has changed, why that changed may have happened and how that change has further consequences. Works well either as a notes taking activity alongside lessons or a revision activity before exams

A quick activity looking at an individuals changes to their family structure over their lifetime. Students need to match up the correct family type to the lifestage

A task sheet, with information, for students to work through covering everything they need to know about death rates

This lesson helps students approach methods in context with confidence regardless of the research method and given context. It is a skills focused lesson rather than a knowledge lesson. The resource provides a short informal plan as to how this resource was designed to be used

A sheet covering the main elements of gender differences in subject choice for Sociology. Includes information and a set of questions to ensure students process the information

A summary sheet for the key sociologists who look at labelling in education. Can be used for students to take notes alongside a lesson or as a revision activity nearer exams

Identifying characteristics of both the Tripartite and Comprehensive Systems that can be cut out and sorted, either as a starter or plenary activity

Revision poster looking at the functionalist views on the family. Can be then used as revision poster for students or as a classroom display

A brief summary of the social policies relating to the family in sociology. In groups students must highlight they key elements of the policy they have been given and evaluate the policy from different perspectives including Functionalist, Feminism and New Right, justifying their answers using key thinkers. They then feedback to the rest of the class, and create a resource/notes for the rest of the class

This scheme of work links directly to the specification and includes homework assessments at regular intervals

A quick task looking at the Functionalist view on different family types and comparing this to the popular TV program Modern Family. A clip from the show can also be used to get students attention and start a discussion of family diversity in the modern age

A summary sheet looking at how childhood has changed over time. Can be used as a notes sheet while teaching or as revision nearer to exams. This is done on A3 meaning it can then be used as a revision poster or classroom display

A table summarising the key Marxist views on the family - can be used as Marxism is taught to students or as a revision activity nearer to exams

Students sometimes struggle to identify the difference between different types of capital in sociology. This is a summary table to be used alongside teaching or as an additional worksheet for students who are struggling to understand the difference.