Introduction to Sociology 2e adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, which are supported by a wealth of engaging learning materials. The textbook presents detailed section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. The second edition retains the book’s conceptual organization, aligning to most courses, and has been significantly updated to reflect the latest research and provide examples most relevant to today’s students. In order to help instructors transition to the revised version, the 2e changes are described within the preface.

Explain what sociological theories are and how they are used
Understand the similarities and differences between structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism

Great learning exercises to check your understanding of the kidneys. Complete this problem set and if you miss an answer you are taken to a tutorial that is very useful. This is a good site to use for research as well as checking for understanding.

Explore and study words in a new language using the Translate function in Google Sheets. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes

Analyze your day and use what you learn to make decisions about how you spend your time. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes

Plan a team project, track its progress and costs, and prepare a summary report using digital tools. Time to complete: 4-9 hours

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the concept of derivative from the definition. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have been absent or who need additional instruction on this or many other topics.

Site offers a definition of a function. This definition may be difficult to grasp if you are not familiar with the mathematical language, however if you carefully read the definition, examples, and go to related links for unfamiliar terminology, you will find a very precise definition. The site also gives commonly used notation for functions.

This site gives a brief definition of a periodic function with related links, a visual example of the sine function with it's period specified. Also with this link you will find the period of a constant function.

This site consists of interactive lessons on a multitude of math topics including sets, drawing plane and coordinate system, variables, equations, and functions. You may also view this Vienna University site in German.

Learn all about the ear and how it works in this illustrated article on the anatomy and function of the ear.

The Merck Manual describes the human heart and shows how the heart pumps blood. Includes interactive 3D models.

In this lesson, students learn about linear functions and how they can be represented as rules and data tables. Includes a worksheet with exploration questions to accompany an interactive Linear Function Machine. The lesson plan is aligned with the NCTM Standards.

Very good science e-book that details why cells are the fundamental unit of life and why our health depends on what happens within the many different cells that make up our body. Each chapter is presented separately and the book can also be downloaded as a whole.

Discusses how the structures of the noseinteract to produce our sense of smell.Has links to lab activities and teacher lessonson this topic.

Collaborate with classmates to organize a club with Google Sheets. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes

Video lesson provides an overview of animal and plant cells while covering cell walls, vacuoles, chloroplasts, peroxisomes, lysosomes, mitochondria, etc. [8:41]

Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.

This tutorial looks at the anatomy of the eye and how the sense of sight works. This is the first part of a learning module. Subsequent sections cover how images are formed and detected, the concept of accommodation where the eye adjusts its focus, and how farsightedness and nearsightedness are corrected. Includes detailed calculations using physics formulas, e.g., to find the quantitative relationship between the object distance, image distance, and focal length.

Find the next hit movie based on trends by structuring and analyzing data in a spreadsheet. Time to complete: 6-9 hours