Subject: Discipline and Ideas in the Social Sciences

Grade Level: Grade 11

Objective: Marxism analyze social inequalities in terms of class conflict

Learning across curriculum:

1) English Literature - Analyzing social class in classic novels such as "Pride and
Prejudice" by Jane Austen, "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens and "To Kill a
Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Students can examine the portrayal of different social
classes and the conflicts that arise between them.
2) Economics - Studying the distribution of wealth and income in different societies
and analyzing how economic systems contribute to social inequalities. Students can
explore concepts such as income inequality, poverty, and social mobility.
3) History - Investigating historical events such as the French Revolution, the
Russian Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution to understand how class conflict
and social inequalities have shaped societies throughout history.

ENGAGE:
Teaching Strategy: Role-Playing

Instructional Materials: Character cards representing different social classes, props

for costumes
1) Idea - Divide the class into groups and assign each group a different social class.
Each group will research and prepare a short role-play depicting a scenario that
highlights the class conflict and social inequalities between their assigned class and
another class. They will present their role-plays to the class, followed by a discussion
on the issues raised.
2) Idea - Conduct a class debate on the topic "Is class conflict necessary for social
change?" Divide the class into two groups: one arguing in favor of class conflict as a
catalyst for social change, and the other arguing against it. Students will research
and prepare arguments to support their positions, and the debate will be moderated
by the teacher.

EXPLORE:
Activity 1: Analyzing Social Class in Popular Culture

Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials: Examples of movies, TV shows, or songs that depict social class issues

Significance: This activity aims to engage students in analyzing social class

representations in popular culture and how they reflect real-world social inequalities.

Instructions:
1) Students will be divided into small groups and given examples of movies, TV
shows, or songs that depict social class issues.
2) They will analyze the chosen examples and discuss the portrayal of different
social classes, the conflicts that arise, and the underlying social inequalities.
3) Each group will present their analysis to the class, highlighting the key points and
insights they have gathered.

Rubric:
Criteria - Points
Analysis of social class representation - 15
Identification of conflicts and social inequalities - 10 pts
Presentation skills - 10 pts

Assessment Questions:
1) How are social class issues portrayed in popular culture?
2) What conflicts arise between different social classes in the examples you
analyzed?
3) How do these examples reflect real-world social inequalities?

Activity 2: Class Conflict Simulation

Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning

Materials: Scenario cards, role cards, conflict resolution guidelines

Significance: This activity aims to immerse students in a simulated class conflict

scenario, allowing them to experience and analyze the dynamics of class conflict
firsthand.

Instructions:
1) Students will be divided into groups and assigned different roles and social
classes.
2) Each group will receive a scenario card that describes a specific class conflict
situation.
3) The groups will engage in a role-playing activity, where they will negotiate and
work towards resolving the conflict using the provided conflict resolution guidelines.
4) After the role-play, students will reflect on their experiences and discuss the
dynamics of class conflict power imbalances, and potential solutions.

Rubric:
Criteria - Points
Role-playing and negotiation skills - 15 pts
Understanding of class conflict dynamics - 10 pts
Reflection and insights - 10 pts

Assessment Questions:
1) What were the main challenges and dynamics you encountered during the class
conflict simulation?
2) How did power imbalances contribute to the conflict? How were they resolved or
exacerbated?
3) What insights did you gain class conflict and its impact on social inequalities?

Activity 3: Analyzing Social Inequalities in Current Events

Teaching Strategy: Discussion

Materials: News articles or video clips highlighting social inequalities

Significance: activity aims to engage students in analyzing real-world examples of

social inequalities and connecting them to class conflict and Marxist perspectives.

Instructions:
1) Students will be provided with news articles or video clips that highlight social
inequalities in various contexts (e.g., education, healthcare, housing).
2) They will read or watch the provided materials and discuss the connections
between these social inequalities and class conflict, considering Marxist
perspectives.
3) The class will engage in a guided discussion, sharing their insights, asking
questions, and critically analyzing the causes and consequences of social
inequalities.

Rubric:
Criteria - Points
Participation and engagement in the discussion - 15 pts
Application of Marxist perspectives to analyze social inequalities - 10 pts

Critical thinking and questioning - 10 ptsAssessment Questions:

1) How do the examples of social inequalities in the provided materials connect to
class conflict and Marxist perspectives?
2) What are the underlying causes of these social inequalities? How do they
perpetuate class conflict?
3) What potential solutions or actions can be taken to address these social
inequalities and reduce class conflict?

EXPLAIN:
Teaching Strategy: Lecture and Discussion
1) The teacher will provide a lecture on the key concepts of Marxism, focusing on
how Marxism analyzes social inequalities in terms of class conflict.
2) The students will actively participate in the lecture by asking questions, sharing
their thoughts, and engaging in discussions to deepen their understanding of the
topic.

ELABORATE:
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning

Task 1: Analyzing Social Inequalities in the Local Community

Students will conduct research on social inequalities within their local community,
focusing on specific areas such as education, healthcare, or employment. They will
gather data, interview community members, and analyze the causes and
consequences of these social inequalities. The students will then create a report or
presentation summarizing their findings and proposing potential solutions to address
these issues.

Task 2: Role-Playing Class Conflict Scenarios

Students will work in pairs or small groups to create and perform role-plays that
depict class conflict scenarios in different contexts (e.g., workplace, school,
community). will apply their understanding of class conflict and social inequalities to
develop realistic scenarios and explore the dynamics and implications of class
conflict. The performances will be followed by class discussions and reflections on
the portrayed scenarios.

EVALUATE:
Teaching Strategy: Case Studies

Question 1: Analyzing Social Inequalities in Literature

Based on your understanding of Marxism and class conflict, analyze the portrayal of
social inequalities in a literary work of your choice. Identify the social classes
involved, the conflicts that arise, and the underlying causes of these social
inequalities.

Question 2: Applying Marxist Perspectives to Current Events

Choose a recent news article that highlights social inequalities. Apply Marxist
perspectives to analyze the causes and consequences of these social inequalities
and discuss potential solutions to address them.

Question 3: Class Conflict Reflection

Reflect on your experiences during the class conflict simulation activity. Discuss the
insights you gained about class conflict, power dynamics, and social inequalities.
How do these insights connect to Marxist perspectives on social inequalities?

Assignment:
Assignment 1: Research Paper

Guiding Overview for the Teacher: Students will research and write a paper on the
topic "Marxist Analysis of Social Inequalities in Modern Society." They will analyze
the causes and consequences of social inequalities through the lens of Marxism and
provide recommendations for addressing these issues. The paper should
demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of class conflict and Marxist
perspectives.

Actual Assessment Question: How does Marxism analyze social inequalities in

terms of class conflict? Provide examples from real-world situations to support your
analysis.

Assignment 2: Multimedia Presentation

Guiding Overview for the Teacher: Students will create a multimedia presentation
on a specific social inequality issue of their choice (e.g., gender inequality, racial
discrimination). They will apply Marxist perspectives to analyze the causes and
consequences of this social inequality and propose strategies for addressing it. The
presentation should include visual aids, such as graphs, images, or videos, to
enhance understanding and engagement.

Actual Assessment Question: How does Marxist analysis contribute to our

understanding of social inequalities? Create a multimedia presentation that
demonstrates your analysis and proposed solutions to a specific social inequality
issue.