1. 1  Read each of the following claims: 1.The individual is more important than the group. 2.It is better to be a follower than to be different. 3.When we believe something strongly, we should stand up for our belief no matter what the cost. 4.We exist to benefit and serve society. 5.Some knowledge is too dangerous to be revealed to society, thus should be kept secret. 6.If an individual does not believe the laws of the society to be ethical or moral, he then has the right to defy these laws. 7.A group’s needs are more important than an individual’s needs.  On the handout, write whether you agree or disagree with each claim.  Read each of the following claims: 1.The individual is more important than the group. 2.It is better to be a follower than to be different. 3.When we believe something strongly, we should stand up for our belief no matter what the cost. 4.We exist to benefit and serve society. 5.Some knowledge is too dangerous to be revealed to society, thus should be kept secret. 6.If an individual does not believe the laws of the society to be ethical or moral, he then has the right to defy these laws. 7.A group’s needs are more important than an individual’s needs.  On the handout, write whether you agree or disagree with each claim. ONLY CHECK AGREE OR DISAGREE!

2. We’re not the only ones who give in to conformity. Watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnAyr0kWRGE 2

3. Steps for Success: 1)Do Now 2)Mini-lesson: Conformity 3)Whole Class Share: Social Experiment Video 4)Mini-lesson Steps for Success: 1)Do Now 2)Mini-lesson: Conformity 3)Whole Class Share: Social Experiment Video 4)Mini-lesson

4. 4 Vocabulary: Conformity: is a type of social influence involving a change in belief or behavior in order to fit with a group. The change is in response to real (involving the physical appearance of others) or imagined (involving the pressure of social norms or expectations) group pressure.  What is it? Going along with the crowd/yielding (giving in) to group pressure.  Who ‘asks’? Nobody, we act to please peers, friends, or a particular social group.  Why do we do it? To be accepted, liked, just to fit in, or to avoid feeling silly.  What is it? Going along with the crowd/yielding (giving in) to group pressure.  Who ‘asks’? Nobody, we act to please peers, friends, or a particular social group.  Why do we do it? To be accepted, liked, just to fit in, or to avoid feeling silly.

5. Class Discussion: How does the video clip reveal the concept of conformity? Class Discussion: How does the video clip reveal the concept of conformity? 5

6. Directions: Each of you will receive an anticipation guide where you will reflect upon the EIGHT claims from the Do Now. Re-read each claim provided and and respond to each one. Then decide whether you agree or disagree using your prior knowledge to construct your argument. 6 Independent Work Anticipation Guide Activity: Constructing Arguments CLAIMS: 1.The individual is more important than the group. 2.It is better to be a follower than to be different. 3.When we believe something strongly, we should stand up for our belief no matter what the cost. 4.We exist to benefit and serve society. 5.Some knowledge is too dangerous to be revealed to society, thus should be kept secret. 6.If an individual does not believe the laws of the society to be ethical or moral, he then has the right to defy these laws. 7.A group’s needs are more important than an individual’s needs. CLAIMS: 1.The individual is more important than the group. 2.It is better to be a follower than to be different. 3.When we believe something strongly, we should stand up for our belief no matter what the cost. 4.We exist to benefit and serve society. 5.Some knowledge is too dangerous to be revealed to society, thus should be kept secret. 6.If an individual does not believe the laws of the society to be ethical or moral, he then has the right to defy these laws. 7.A group’s needs are more important than an individual’s needs.

7. It is better to be a follower than to be different.

8. When we believe something strongly, we should stand up for our belief no matter what the cost.

9. We exist to benefit and serve society.

10. Some knowledge is too dangerous to be revealed to society, thus should be kept secret.

11. If an individual does not believe the laws of the society to be ethical or moral, he then has the right to defy these laws.

12. A group’s needs are more important than an individual’s needs.

13. Societal pressure: Marjane is expected to… Marjane’s response: Marjane responds to this pressure by… Social pressures from friends Societal pressure from family Societal pressure from school peers 13 smoke marijuana at Julie’s party Marjane smokes and becomes stoned.

14. I believe that…because…. One experience that makes me believe this is…. This experience changes my beliefs because… 14 Criteria for Success: _____Includes a claim about conformity _____ Identifies Marjane’s opinion about that claim _____Provides an example to support that claim _____Explains how the example relates to the claim