Sociology interactive games

In some cases, the focus is on battle between enemies. In other cases, the social structures are very rich and complex, with a wide variety of active, intellectual, political, and other social roles available to participants.

In most cases, there are values, norms, rules of computer and play etiquette, personalities and opinions that are expressed through the role play. Criminal, social and other rewards and sanctions can be real world in effect. Being banned from the game is an example of real world sanction for violating the terms of agreement for access to the game. Being arrested, captured, jailed or executed are examples of internal sanctions for violating some rule or law that exists within the game environment.

You will be asked 20 questions but note that the activity has a bank of questions so can be This activity challenges students to gamble on their knowledge and understanding of 'Theories of Crime'! This "Codecracker" revision activity helps students test their knowledge and understanding of Subcultural Theories of Crime. There are five questions in this activity. Each question has two steps: Step 1: identify the 5 "impossible" The onscreen grid will show 8 key phrases and their definitions.

Your task is to match each You are presented with 10 multi-choice questions, each with four possible answers. Your task is to score In this activity on 'Strain Theory', you will be presented with 10 multi-choice questions. Thus, the attribution of nonsense to the activity. The shared fantasy aspect can lead to Mr. The time and effort required to function well in the fantasy world replaces the time and effort required to function effectively in the real world. Divide your class into small groups and give them a copy of the current college organizational chart and one from 25 years ago.

Ask them to identify the structural differences and how they may be related to societal issues of the same time period. Each group should discuss the reasons for differences in the charts and what the evolution indicates about societal change.

Provide an opportunity for large group discussion and ask each group to report their findings. She is the author and co-author of 12 books and serves as a consultant in K and higher education. Meier is is a regular contributor for The Equity Network and has worked in education for more than 30 years. She has numerous publications with Talico, Inc. Regardless of how old we are, we never stop learning. Classroom is the educational resource for people of all ages.