1. Homework: Identify your social group both primary and secondary which best defines you. Then identify your status within society. You must include your ascribed, achieved and master statuses. Pair up with a partner who really knows you and compare your answers. See if you agree with one another.

2. Elements of Culture Learning Targets- 1. to identify characteristics of American Culture 2. to discuss elements of culture 3. to identify your personal elements of the culture which are influential in your life Learning Targets- 1. to identify characteristics of American Culture 2. to discuss elements of culture 3. to identify your personal elements of the culture which are influential in your life

3. What is the definition of Culture? Meanings and ways of life that characterize a society. (beliefs, values, norms, sanctions, and symbols) List characteristics of American Culture What is the difference between social structure and culture?

4. Beliefs vs. Values Norms – Folkways vs. laws vs. mores What roles do sanctions play in society? What do you think are the most influential forms of sanctions? Symbols

6. Now it is time to introduce your project Beliefs, Values and/or Norms Project Create a collage which is reflective of your own personal beliefs and values as well as what you consider the most influential societal norms. In addition to the collage, include a one or two sentence description for each picture or symbol you have included on your collage and identify it as a belief, value or norm. For your norms, you distinguish what you think are the most influential societal in today’s society. You must identify 2 folkways, 2 laws and 2 mores. Make sure when you present this to the class you identify what type of norm you are specifically addressing and justify why you think they are most influential in society today. This is worth 50 pts. and you will present your collage to the class which will be worth 20 pts.