This document is a slide presentation on social institutions. It begins by outlining the objectives of defining institutions, identifying basic societal needs, describing institutional features, and distinguishing institutions from organizations. It then discusses the five basic needs of society: procreation, education, production, government, and religion. It defines institutions as structured groups that fulfill societal needs through norms, hierarchy, functions, and endurance. Examples of social norms like marriage, family, and education are provided. Key characteristics of institutions like functions, symbols, rituals, hierarchy, rules, and longevity are described. The presentation concludes with a short quiz to test understanding.

1. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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Social Studies  Module 1  Unit 2  Lesson #9

2. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
EXIT
Introduction
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How are
schools and
prisons
different?

3. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
EXIT
Objectives
At the end of this slide presentation you will be able to:
1.Define the term institution
2.Identify the basic needs of society
3.Describe the features of an institution
4.Distinguish between an institution and an organization

4. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
EXIT
What are the Basic Needs of
Society?

5. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
EXIT
What are the Basic Needs of
Society?
WHAT ARE THE FIVE BASIC
NEEDS OF SOCIETY?
WHY IS EACH NEED
IMPORTANT?
Basic needs are important as
they determine the institutions
that are needed in the society
Review the comic on the previous page then answer these
questions.
The 5 basic needs of society
are:
1.Procreation
2.Education
3.Production
4.Government
5.Religion
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answers.
Click here to check your
answers.

6. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
EXIT
What are the Basic Needs of
Society?
The 5 basic needs of society are:
1. Procreation
2. Education
3. Production
4. Government
5. Religion
Basic needs are important
as they determine the
institutions that are
needed in the society

7. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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What are Institutions?
Look at the word
pyramid carefully.
Which words are most
prominent?
Write a definition of
INSTITUTION using the
words in the pyramid.
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8. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
EXIT
What are Institutions?

9. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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What is a Social Norm?
Look at the diagram and
then give 3 examples of
Social Norms.
Examples of Social
Norms
1.Marriage
2.Family
3.Education
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answers.

10. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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Why is Marriage a Social Norm?
It is made up of
Norms & Values
It endures
over time
It is a feature
of society
It can be
modified

11. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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Why is Marriage a Social Norm?
Go the previous slide then answer these questions:
What are some norms and values of marriage?
Why do marriages usually last many years?
Give 2 examples of how marriage is a feature of society
State 2 ways by which marriage been modified

12. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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What are the Characteristics of
Institutions?

13. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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What are the Characteristics of
Institutions?
Re-read the comic on the previous slide and then
click “T” for ‘true’ or “F” for ‘false’ to these items:
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
CHECK ANSWERS
1. Institutions are organisations.
2. Hierarchical structure is not a feature of an
institution
3. Institutions must have a function
4. Rules exist in all institutions
5. Longevity is a characteristic of an institution
6. Symbols are not important features of institutions
7. Organisations don’t usually have rituals

14. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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INSTITUTION
Hierarchy
Functions
Endurance
Symbols
Rituals
What are the Characteristics of
Institutions?
Function – purpose for
which the institution
was created. Usually
refers to the objectives,
mission, vision.
Symbols – are important
for identifying the type of
institution.
Rituals – are performed in
institutions for symbolic
value as well as to
preserve the institution.
Hierarchy – structure of organisation. Can be visually
depicted as a pyramid. It shows structure from
highest in authority to lowest within an institution.
Fixed
Sanctions
and
Written
Rules
Endurance – institutions should
have some amount of
permanence so that they can
serve societies basic needs.
Click each button to see definitions
Written rules and fixed
sanctions – are necessary
for control within
institutions to create
stability.

15. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
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INTRODUCTION
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QUIZ
1. Are you ready to test yourself?
2. There are FOUR multiple choice items that you
are required to do.
3. For each item, click on the letter of the correct
response and then click the button ‘NEXT
QUESTION’ to continue.
4. Click the button below to begin.
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What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
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QUIZ: Question 1
A Social Norm is the same as a Social Institution
False
True
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What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
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Quiz: Feedback to Question 1
A Social Norm is the same as a Social Institution.
True.
Social Norms have characteristics which make them social
institutions as they meet the basic needs of society.
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18. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
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QUIZ: Question 2
Which of the following is not a basic need of society?
A. Education
D. Production
C. Government
B. Crime
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19. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
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Quiz: Feedback to Question 2
Which of the following is not a basic need of society?
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B. Crime.
Crime is not a basic need of society. Rather, society needs
peace and order which is provided through good
governance.

20. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
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INTRODUCTION
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QUIZ: Question 3
Students standing when a teacher enters the classroom is an
example of:
A. Rule
D. Sanction
B. Norm
C. Ritual
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21. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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Quiz: Feedback to Question 3
Students standing when a teacher enters the classroom is an
example of:
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C. Ritual.
Standing when a Teacher enters the room is a mark of respect to
the person who is in authority. It is done for symbolic value.

22. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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Quiz: Question 4
Marriage influences the working of society by:
A. Leading to divorce
D. Fulfilling Christianity
C. Having elaborate ceremonies
B. Introducing new members by procreation
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23. OBJECTIVES
What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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Quiz: Feedback to Question 4
Marriage influences the working of society by:
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B. Introducing new members through procreation.
Marriage also promotes monogamy and is preceded by a
period of courtship. Though some marriages lead to
divorce, divorce does not fulfill a basic need of society.
Similarly, marriage is a sacrament of Christianity but
there are other religions that seek to meet other needs.

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What are the Basic
Needs of Society?
What are
Institutions?
What is a Social
Norm?
What are the
Characteristics of
Institutions?
QUIZ
INTRODUCTION
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