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Sociology of Violence: 2nd Period

Grissom hands everyone an article to read ~~skim~~ when they come in.

"So, are men truly more violent than women? The current population of the prison system, much of history, perhaps even biological factors, may lend you to agree. But the population of women in prisons is on the rise, and there are hundreds of scientists, philosophers, and politicians who would disagree.

Today, I just want to hear what you think, although support of your ideas is always encouraged, and feel free to engage your classmates."

Homework: Read Gender, Violence and the Social Order by Jayne Mooney for Wednesday. It's only 274 pages.

Sociology of the Paranormal: 6th Period

"Today, we will be studying The Scientific Method. For some of you, this is old news. For others, perhaps not. It is important for all of us to be on the same page when it comes to evaluating the paranormal, and although all of us have been introduced to new ideas and even sciences in Fandom, there must be some base for us to work from, and we will be using proper Earth scientific procedures for the most part."

Grissom lectures quickly, then hands each student a brown paper bag. Inside each is a box of Twinkies.

"You will be assigned partners and a lab station below. Please take your test materials to the proper work desk now, and remember, I want to see you form and test a hypothesis."

"Also, don't eat any twinkies you use in the experiments. I have extras, if you are seriously hungry. Please use all the proper equipment, and ask if you have any questions."

[All set now! Go ahead :) ]

Requests for Add/Drops still go in a different post. Thanks muchly.

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"I hope the kids enjoyed them, but I don't know if I am an accurate judge of the teenaged temperament. The goal was to get the kids used to using the Scientific Method even in the context of this course, but deliver it in way that they'd actually recall the information.

I know Broots really liked getting free snacks?"

"I had my bio students work on cell models for prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. I'm not quite trusting my chemistry students to do an experiment involving gases."

"Yeah, I made sure my students working with open flames were located near the back, and the emergency shower."

"I think both of us have met our explosion quota for the next year or so," she says with a brief flash of humor.

"Can I have another twinkie?"

"I would just like to share how tempted I am to withhold them."

Grissom reaches back behind him though, and extracts another Twinkie from the box, waving it about slightly. "Are you sure about this? Not very healthy to have TWO Twinkies in one day, Miss Sidle."

"I promise to work out twice as hard tonight," she says innocently.

"Going for another run and leaving me to my own devices again? Also highly illogical," he says, purposefully playing along.

"I was actually thinking of staying in, doing push-ups and squat thrusts." She snags the package with ease.

"You should probably add hip thrusts to your regimen," he grins. "For a all-around well-balanced fitness plan."

"Maybe the splits to maintain flexibility?" Mmmmm, yummy twinkie.

"I'll have to make sure I return to the apartment in a prompt and timely manner this afternoon, for safety purposes. You should really have someone spot you."

"As always, I appreciate your consideration, Dr. Grissom. Have a pleasant afternoon."

She totally snatches another on her way out.

"And you too, Professor Sidle."

He totally stares at her butt on her way out.

Sociology Courses | January 16, 2006

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