This PP/Booklet works as a writing template for each AC in Unit 4. This resource helps to consolidate all information from each AC and shows students how to respond to command words within each AC. The command words are interchangable and can therefore be applied to each topic area. Perfect for revision and exam practice. Includes model answers and step by step guidance on writing structures.

This PowerPoint explores how theories of criminality can influence policy development and can be taught across 2-3 lessons depending on class ability. This is usually a challenging part of the unit, however this lesson breaks down and chunks information into digestible bites. There are a range of stretch and challenge questions which are accessible to all abilities. The quick fire group consolidation timed tasks at the end of the lesson work as a good plenary followed by the option to either use the exam practice question as homework/plan for flipped learning/complete for those that work at a faster pace. Attached is also the worksheet that is to be completed intermittently throughout the lesson.

I developed this bundle based off of student feedback about revision and how to diversify our approach to revision. As a result I developed this 64 slide PowerPoint consisting of 7 interactive revision lessons Including printable worksheets which give students opportunities to consolidate, design and debate plus more! Revision can be fun and creative which after a long year of imbedding so much detail can be just the ticket for students before their exams. The idea is to make revision memorable! Now you can stretch these lessons or use some of the consolidation tasks as independent work. I hope you find these as useful as I have!

Adjusted after review Please be sure to read the description, this is NOT a workbook. This is a PP OR booklet that is to be used to help students develop their assessment skills. This booklet provides a breakdown of each AC and each command word. It is too be used for revision/planning and writing skill development. Attached are also some additional model answers (6 to be exact). This is not a lesson nor is it a workbook, this is a guide and scaffold to refer to when learning how to answer specific command words. I use this throughout the year as a toolkit students know to use when completing assessment practice or preparation. Please feel free to offer feedback as I consistently adapt my resources

This is a 6 lesson PowerPoint on real life cases and a bonus PP for exam application with exemplars to critique, which my students love! It is a chance for them to take a break from digesting this densely populated unit and actually watch some real historical cases! You could cover some or all cases, as a lesson or for independent study. This is a brilliant opportunity for students to build a collection of criminal cases which they can use to support there assessment writing across all examined units. There are 6 famous cases to watch all links are included. The Powerpoint provides guidance on how to build each individual fact file placing great emphasis on linking each case to theory. There are also additional fact file templates ready to print for each case. This is an AC students really love and what initially captures their interest about Criminology! Additionally, there is a bonus exam application lesson with exemplars and command word walk through’s for students to apply knowledge, application of cases to exam questions.

Attached is an extremely detailed folder checklist, reading logs and glossary sheets. I use these for student folder admin, and if you have purchased my curriculum plans/ lesson sequences you will see I have scheduled intermittent folder checks through out the year. These are great opportunities for students to reflect and close the GAPs in their knowledge (and any missing notes etc). I took a great deal of time to make these resources as specific and detailed as possible as the examined units are very densely populated! Throughout the year students can build a body of work that is beneficial to their revision and reflection on exam practice feedback. These resources are easily adaptable to work around your teaching style, but if you are a stickler for organisation as I am, you should find these very useful!

This PowerPoint should take 3-4 lessons to cover the biological theories of criminality thoroughly and effectively. There is plenty of exam practice and consolidation after each area. As this is the first large AC students will be completing in the subject I have made these lessons efficient so as to not cognitively overload students. All relevant research and criminal cases are included as well as consolidation resources after each category of theory within the biological theory topic. All resources are included in the PowerPoint and so are therefore easy to print but also to go through for those students who need a visual walk through. The point early on is to highlight the importance or evidence and how this elevates question answers. These lessons will help you do this by questioning students along the way as to the importance and relevance of the evidence included. These lesson go beyond the textbook and explore how applicable these theories are to real crime cases which should keep students engaged and invested! Enjoy!

This fact file sheet is easy to complete and effective to revise. Evidence when answering exam questions is the key to demonstrating application of knowledge. I use these when introducing a case and have found these extremely useful for Unit 2 - Analysing situations of crime. Students can build a collection of fact files of real cases which can be used synoptically.

Attached is a detailed curriculum plan/ lesson sequence. Along with subject content this includes regular exam practice and feed back dates. Folder checks throughout, along with key areas of interests and skills to focus on. I have structured this plan for the year and so you can change the dates accordingly. There are plenty of retrieval opportunities which in turn can also be used for catch up or mock exam dates. I find this to be really useful. The way our department works for Unit 2 Lessons on Campaigns (at the end of the unit) are usually picked up by those who teach the Controlled Assessment units and so you wont find that AC on this plan. However there is plenty of room to be added in. I hope this helps to organize your academic year as it has mine!

As we all know planning is key to smashing those essay questions! Based on previous examiners reports it is clear where students are falling short is the ability to plan effectively, use annotations, advance the structure of their writing and develop key points. Attached are effective planning sheets for all types of 16 mark questions; ‘discuss’, ‘outline and evaluate’, with or without AO2. There is scaffolding included, with AO3 sentence starters and connectives to help develop evaluation and make it interesting. Finally there is a checklist that students can complete to check their answer is thorough and complete. My students love these when planning their answers whether set as homework for flipped learning or in class assessment.

This PP covers roughly 3 lessons, to ensure you are not overloading students at this early stage. This lesson really breaks down what the examiner is looking for and the skills that need to be demonstrated. Students can research and build effective resources regarding how laws change across time, culture, location and circumstance. There are different methods for each and clear ways for students to demonstrate what they know, and how they know, using the relevant EVIDENCE. There is exam question practice with a breakdown as to how to answer this question effectively. Walkthrough’s to support independent learning are also applied. Enjoy!

An engaging but clear introduction to the criminology subject. With clear links to the spec, and assessment skill assessment from lesson one. This lesson will draw in your students with some fun yet purposeful activities. Tackle those command words from lesson one and imbed a structure to learning from the beginning which will save time and set the pace for Unit 2. My approach to answering questions are to always annotate/plan/execute, developing positive habits which students can take into the exam. Accompanying resources you can print from the slides.