Introduction to Crime in the Modern Period (Edexcel)

How much has crime changed into the 20th and 21st C.? [#1]

An introduction to crime and punishment in the Modern Period, adapted for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Paper 1 - Thematic Study w/ Historic Environment. See my TES shop for other lesson and bundle offers!

Suitable as a standalone lesson or within the scheme of work!

Overview: Having studied the Middle Ages, Early Modern period, and Industrial Age, this lesson aims to introduce students to the Modern period (c.1900 - present). Specifically, it equips students with an overview of changes and continuities in crimes before they examine the period in more depth. Students will also begin to discuss factors to explain emerging crimes, and those that have continued from earlier periods.

Suitability: Designed for Key Stage 4 (Years 10 – 11), but highly suitable for upper-KS3.

Approximate Delivery Time: 50 – 60 Minutes

What will you get?

• Exam Question Focus - Embeded exam-style questions to familiarise students with the assessment phase, and success criteria.
• PowerPoint Presentation – Fully scaffolded PPT to support teaching. Note: The PPT may contain animations / clips.
• Scaffolded Worksheets – Printable worksheets to support teaching activities to a range of abilities.
• Adaptive Teaching Strategies – An adaptable lesson for a range of learning abilities, with a variety of activities (i.e., whiteboards; think-pair-share; stretch-and-challenge activities).
• Focus on Language - Tier 3 vocabulary is highlighted and defined throughout, to support disciplinary understanding.