Post 3: Social Construction of Reality, Macro/Micro sociology, Research, Groups & Identity, Ingroups/outgroups, Categories & Stereotypes.

For the second half of Unit 1, we examined Social Construction of Reality, Macro/Micro sociology, Research methods, Groups and Identity, Ingroups/outgroups, Categories and Stereotypes.  A few reminders for when you post:

1) Be sure to look back at my blog and read over the posts that apply.  My posts contain explanations of what each of the concepts were that we learned and sources that apply to them.

2)Be sure to explain some of the concepts that we learned and try to apply them to an original example from your own life/experience.

3)Be sure to explain how a couple of sources apply to the sociological concepts we are learning.  Demonstrate an understanding of how the source applies to the sociology.  Some sources we have looked at: Venkatesh's "Gang Leader For A Day", Charon's "Should We Generalize", the video about racism called "Angry Eye",

4)Spell check and proofread.  Do not use casual/texting language.

Volunteer Opportunity at GLASA

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports has a number of opportunities for students to volunteer.

  Sleds Are Coming THIS SUNDAY, January 29th, 2017 Lake Forest College Ice Rink; Maplewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL Students will get credit if they arrive PRIOR to puck drop (2:00 pm) and check in with me and stay through the game cheering on and supporting the GLASA Falcon’s Sled Hockey team. They must check in with me after the game as well if they wish to receive credit. If you’ve never seen sled hockey played, this will be a great first experience to how the game is played. **Credit given only if accepted by the teacher prior to the event.

  GLASA Annual Benefit (Gala) Saturday April 29, 2017 Lake Shore Harley-Davidson, 14000 Rockland Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048 As one of our major fundraisers, the money raised at the GLASA Gala supports programs, athlete scholarships, the purchase of adaptive equipment and many more of GLASA’s needs. Volunteers will be needed to assist with set-up throughout the day. During the event, volunteers are needed for serving/bussing, and selling raffle tickets.

  Ongoing Weekly Programs Dates, Times and Locations vary depending on program This season this includes but is not limited to: Sled Hockey, Boccia, Powerlifting, Goalball, Power Soccer, Adaptive Yoga, Tennis, Swim Lessons, Track and Field and Wheelchair Basketball Visit http://www.glasa.org/volunteer/ for more information


  Adult National Open Great Lakes Regional Games (ANO GLRG) June 8-11, 2017 Lake Forest, IL This 3-day event will be host to athletes (youths, adults and injured military) with a physical or visual disability from around the world. These amazing athletes will have the opportunity to compete in a variety of adaptive sports: archery, boccia, swim, powerlifting and track and field. Volunteers will be recruited to fill a variety of needs from logistics, first aid, concessions, and specific sport events. An online signup will be available late April. -

 There are also leadership opportunities for volunteers to take on and receive more service hour credit.

  2017 Rust-Oleum Championship Web.com Tour June 5-11, 2017 Ivanhoe Club; Ivanhoe, IL Volunteers are needed to fill a variety of positions within the golf championship (i.e. Sign Bearers , Hospitality, Marshall, Admissions, Leaderboard, etc.). Interested in this? Contact Micaela ASAP before all positions are filled. Other opportunities with the Rust-Oleum Championship include selling ticket (100% benefiting GLASA) and birdies for charity program (get pledges on the number of birdies during the tournament rounds, 100% benefiting GLASA). Contact Micaela for more information on how you can get more involved.

  Camp Trek **not within your time frame for school but a WONDERFUL experience for anyone planning to teach, coach, go in the medical field, etc. August 7 – 11 (with counselor training being held Friday, August 4), must be present all days Libertyville, IL Camp Trek is a week-long adaptive sports camp for children with physical disabilities and visual impairments. Volunteer counselors will explore a variety of adaptive sports with their assigned camper for the week. This camp is perfect for someone aged 14 and older who is personable, outgoing, loves working with children and enjoys sports. Please PLEASE reach out to me if you are interested in any of these opportunities or if you are looking to take on more of a leadership role (and get more hours!). Thanks! Micaela Fedyniak GLASA Volunteer Coordinator W: 847-283-0908 C: 847-293-4152 www.glasa.org

Special Olympics Bocce ball Volunteers - April 23, 2017

Here is the form to volunteer for the Special Olympics Bocce Ball Area 13 tournament. You do not need to know how to play bocce ball to volunteer. Students will be setting up the courts, keeping score, and handing out awards to the athletes. The Volunteering will be from 8-3:30. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and a small lunch. Please fill out this form and hit submit if you are interested. Use the embeded form below or here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKExDehsp8d9wFinnLGi-dAG1xjoZfz5dbnoYH3_BvLv2cDg/viewform?usp=send_form