HHS 4M

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Week of Feb 8 - 12

Monday Finish the Tigger Movie – write a reflection about family

Tuesday Indep Study Topics Due....begin info sheet

Intro to Social sciences

Perceptions/Perspectives

Wednesday Movie Reflection Due* see below for assignment

– Theoretical perspectives: structural functionalism,systems theory

symbolic interactionism, social exchange, developmental theory,

conflict theory, feminist theory

Thursday Theoretical perspectives cont....

Assignment – Family Sculpture

Friday Movie: Pleasantville – movie reflection due after movie

* Movie Reviews

For any of the movies we watch in class there will be a written reflection due afterwards. Each will follow the same basic format. It should be 1-2 pages long (250 – 500 words) is should start with a one paragraph summary of the movie and then move into answer the specific question or questions related to that movie. Be sure to use examples from the movie in your answer. Your review can be typed or neatly hand written.

Answer the following questions, giving specific examples from the movie to explain your answers.

The Tigger Movie

Which of the functions of the family does Tigger's family fulfill? Which do they not? Explain all in detail.

According to the movie what is the definition of “family” Do you agree with this definition and why?