Monday, September 16, 2019

Unethical Experiments

Mini-Research Paper: Due Thursday, 9/19/19

  1. Do a little internet research on psychological studies that are widely considered to be unethical.
  2. Choose one to research further
  3. Present your findings in a short paper (1 typed page minimum)
    1. Describe the experiment or study.
    2. Why is this study considered unethical?  
    3. Do you agree that it was unethical?  Explain why or why not.
    4. What insight into human behavior did we gain from this study?
    5. Did the ends justify the means?
    6. What other methods/studies could have been used to gather this data?
  4. Cite your sources

Unethical Experiments

Mini-Research Paper: Due Thursday, 9/19/19

  1. Do a little internet research on psychological studies that are widely considered to be unethical.
  2. Choose one to research further
  3. Present your findings in a short paper (1 1/2-2 typed pages minimum)
    1. Describe the experiment or study.
    2. Why is this study considered unethical?  
    3. Do you agree that it was unethical?  Explain why or why not.
    4. What insight into human behavior did we gain from this study?
    5. Did the ends justify the means?
    6. What other methods/studies could have been used to gather this data?
  4. Cite your sources using APA format

What's So Great About America?

Read the article, What's So Great About America and respond to the following prompts in a well organized essay (1 page minimum): Due Thursday 9/19/19


  1. In your opinion, is America great in comparison to other nations?
  2. Did you agree with the author's examples of what makes us unique?  Explain why or why not.
  3. Do you feel that the author left out any examples of American exceptionalism that you would have included?
  4. In what ways does this article demonstrate the sociological perspective?
  5. Why does D'Souza so easily utilize the sociological perspective when describing our society (why might it be easier for him than for you)?

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Important Links and Documents for Sociology Honors

Classroom Rules and Expectations
Syllabus for Sociology Honors
Learning Targets for Sociology Honors
FHUHS Course Assessments and Grading Policy
Slate Valley Graduation Proficiencies and Performance Indicators for Global Citizenship
ARSU Proficiency Scoring Guide (PSG) for Transferable Skills
Mr. Bruce's Scoring Guide for Binder
Mr. Bruce's Retake Contract

Important Links and Documents for Particular Topics in Psychology

Classroom Rules and Expectations
Syllabus for Particular Topics in Psychology
Learning Targets for Psychology
FHUHS Course Assessments and Grading Policy
Slate Valley Graduation Proficiencies and Performance Indicators for Global Citizenship
ARSU Proficiency Scoring Guide (PSG) for Transferable Skills
Mr. Bruce's Scoring Guide for Binder
Mr. Bruce's Retake Contract

Important Links and Documents for Psychology Honors

Classroom Rules and Expectations
Syllabus for Psychology Honors 
Learning Targets for Psychology Honors
FHUHS Course Assessments and Grading Policy
Slate Valley Graduation Proficiencies and Performance Indicators for Global Citizenship
ARSU Proficiency Scoring Guide (PSG) for Transferable Skills
Mr. Bruce's Scoring Guide for Binder
Mr. Bruce's Retake Contract

Important Links and Documents for Modern US History

Classroom Rules and Expectations
Syllabus for Modern US History 
Learning Targets for Modern U.S. History
FHUHS Course Assessments and Grading Policy
Slate Valley Graduation Proficiencies and Performance Indicators for Global Citizenship
ARSU Proficiency Scoring Guide (PSG) for Transferable Skills
Mr. Bruce's Scoring Guide for Binder
Mr. Bruce's Retake Contract