SANTA LAURENSIA HIGH SCHOOL

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024

SOCIOLOGY CS GRADE 10 TASK

TOPIC : Cultural Research

TASK : Pre-Observation Report & Documentary Videos

LESSON OBJECTIVE:

1. Students will explore the cultural diversity within the immediate neighborhood by
observing and documenting cultural practices, businesses, and community events.
This research aims to enhance students' understanding of the cultural fabric of their
local area.
2. Encourage creativity in presenting findings - consider cultural artifacts, traditional
dress, or small demonstrations around the object destination.

Instruction:
1. Form 8 groups, each group will be delegated to investigate, do the observation, and
create a pre-observation report as the first product, and Documentary Video as the
second product.
2. Students should conduct on-site observations, interviews, and research to gather
information.
3. Select a Focus Area:
● One group should choose a specific neighborhood or community within your city
or town to explore.
● Identify a focal point or theme for your exploration (e.g., religious practices,
culinary traditions, community events, etc.)
4. Conduct Observations:
● Observe and document cultural practices within the chosen focus area.
● The observation period would start at the beginning of January 2024.
● Note the diversity of cultural expressions, traditions, and rituals.
● Pay attention to the presence of businesses that reflect cultural diversity (e.g., ethnic
markets, restaurants, places of worship).
5. Interview Community Members:
● Conduct interviews with members of the community to gather personal insights and
stories related to cultural practices.
● Ask open-ended questions that encourage individuals to share their experiences and
perspectives.
6. Create a multimedia presentation:
● Compile your findings into a multimedia presentation (video documentary; interactive
presentation).
 ● Include visuals such as photographs, videos, or audio recordings to enhance your
presentation.
7. Provide Cultural Analysis:
● Reflect on the significance of the cultural practices and events you observed,
● Analyze how these cultural elements contribute to the diversity and vibrancy of the
neighborhood,
● Consider the impact of cultural diversity on community cohesion and identity.
8. From this project, you will get an AP score (Pre-observation report in PPT) and a Daily
Test score (documentaries video).
9. Students would submit their progress individually, but the final product may be sent by the
group’s representative.
10. Time allotment and working agenda for First Task..
Day/Date Agenda

Thursday/ November Understanding the instruction and doing initial

30th research.
Consultation.

Friday/ December 1st Research and consultation

Individual progress submission

Monday/December 4th Research & draft of question

Individual progress submission.

Thursday/December Research & pre-observation planning

7th

Friday/December 8th Pre-observation planning final draft

Individual progress submission

11. Marking criteria for the Pre-observation report/presentation (AP)

Criteria Remarks Score

Exploration Demonstrates a comprehensive exploration of 10 – 20

the chosen focus area.
Provides detailed observations and
descriptions of cultural practices, businesses,
and community events.

Interview Skills Conducts insightful interviews with 10 - 20

community members, showcasing an ability to
elicit meaningful stories and perspectives.

Content The presentation is made in a neat, concise, 5 – 20

 and clear manner, using good, academic
English.

Display The presentation uses an eye-catching 5 – 15

design, making it easy to read and
understand. Pictures are used to support
relevant information

Process Student shows good progress and pays 10 – 25

attention to any feedback given by the
teacher on their weekly progress submission.
Student, moreover, is abiding by the
deadlines, be it for the weekly or final
submission.

12. Marking criteria for Documentary Video Criteria: Exploring Cultural Diversity in (City
or Town) Neighbourhoods
Criteria Remarks Score

Objective Alignment ● The documentary clearly communicates 5 – 10

the objective of exploring and
documenting cultural diversity within
specific neighborhoods or communities in
the city/town.

● The content of the documentary aligns

with the project's objective, showcasing
on-site observations, interviews, and
research conducted by the student groups.

Content and Research ● The documentary includes comprehensive 10 – 25

on-site observations that effectively
capture the cultural practices within the
chosen focus area.
● The documentary features in-depth
interviews with community members,
presenting personal insights and stories
related to cultural practices. Open-ended
questions are utilized effectively.
● The video integrates research findings,
utilizing data, statistics, and quotes to
enhance the understanding of cultural
 diversity within the chosen neighborhood
or community.

Narrative and ● The documentary clearly establishes and 5 – 15

Storytelling maintains a focal point or theme chosen
for exploration, guiding the viewer
through a cohesive narrative.
● The documentary presents a compelling
storyline that effectively communicates
the cultural richness and significance
within the community.
● The video demonstrates a logical flow of
information, connecting observations,
interviews, and research to create a
coherent narrative structure.

Multimedia Elements ● The documentary incorporates visually 10 – 25

appealing elements such as photographs,
videos, or audio recordings to enhance the
overall presentation.
● Innovative and creative use of multimedia
elements is encouraged to captivate the
audience and effectively convey the
cultural diversity explored.

Presentation Quality ● The documentary exhibits high technical 5 – 20

quality in terms of video and audio
production, ensuring clarity and
professionalism in presentation.
● The length of the documentary is
appropriate, maintaining viewer
engagement without unnecessary
lengthiness.

Process ● Student shows good progress and pays 1- 5

attention to any feedback given by the
teacher on their weekly progress
submission. Student, moreover, is
abiding by the deadlines, be it for the
weekly or final submission.

13. Pay attention to the marking criteria to make sure that your product has fulfilled all the
criteria.
14. Offline, you may consult me about this task via e-mail/WA/Line.
E-mail : adistia.kartika@santa-laurensia.sch.id
WA : 087775730201
APPENDIX

Example of progress report.

#1 Task delegation and individual work schedule submission.

Name: …
Team member’s name: …

My task in group: …
Work schedule: …

#2 Weekly progress submission

Work schedule Progress Remarks/Notes

Done/On progress

*And submit your working progress afterward. You can just screenshot your progress or turn in the
file on the uploaded classwork.