Lesson 2: Social-Cultural Influences
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will explain how social norms, gender, and culture influence behavior
How do groups shape behavior? What are social norms? How do culture and identity affect people’s choices?
RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, WHST.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1
Students explore how social and cultural factors influence behavior, beliefs, expectations, and identity. Students analyze examples from school, media, family, and society. DOK Level 3
Case studies, discussion stems, vocabulary support, flexible response options
Social-cultural scenario analysis, class discussion, short written response