EDUCATION UNIT ASSIGNMENT

35 POINTS
A

35-32

31-29

28-25

24-21

20-0

Directions: Complete this assignment after watching the introduction video,

reviewing vocabulary, reading the Holt material and completing the guided
notes assignment. Please write your answers in a different color than the
questions.
Part I: Introduction Video Summary. You need to answer the
following questions after reviewing the introduction video that is
posted on the introduction page.
Which teacher presented the material in the introduction video this week? (1
point)
Summarize the introduction video. Make sure to include specific information
about the things you learned. (4 points)

Part II: Vocabulary: Select five from vocabulary words provided that
you believe are the most important in this unit and complete a
graphic organizer for each. (2 points each)
Words to choose from:
Education
Tracking
Schooling
Hidden curriculum
Assimilation
Zero tolerance
Self-fulfilling prophecy
education
Informal education

WORD #1:
Definition: (Must be completed in your own words)

NCLB
Bilingual

Facts/Characteristics: (Provide at least

2)

Examples: (Provide at least 2)

WORD #2:
Definition: (Must be completed in your own words)

Facts/Characteristics: (Provide at least

2)

Examples: (Provide at least 2)

WORD #3:
Definition: (Must be completed in your own words)

Facts/Characteristics: (Provide at least

2)

Examples: (Provide at least 2)

WORD #4:
Definition: (Must be completed in your own words)

Facts/Characteristics: (Provide at least

2)

Examples: (Provide at least 2)

WORD #5:
Definition: (Must be completed in your own words)

Facts/Characteristics: (Provide at least

2)

Examples: (Provide at least 2)

Part III: Comprehension: Answer the following questions about

education from the weekly reading.
1. Summarize how each of the three sociological perspectives view education: (3
points) (

back on pages 309-315 about each sociological perspective)

Functionalist Perspective:

Conflict Perspective:

Interactionist Perspective:

2. Explain at least three reasons that socioeconomic status affects educational

achievement. (3 points)

back in the Education and Socioeconomic Status section on page 313)

3. List and describe the three alternatives to traditional public schools. (3 points) (

back in the Alternatives to Public School section on pg.318)

Part IV: Application and Analysis: Answer the following questions in

complete sentences. You need to be answering the questions by
explaining your response and combining specific evidence from the
Holt material.
4. Select a current educational issue and predict how this issue could be addressed
and resolved. (5 points) (

back on in Issues of American Education section pgs.

316-320)

5. Compare and contrast the core curriculum with the hidden curriculum with
supporting examples of each. (6 points) (

309-313)

back in the education section pgs.