Changes to Law Enforcement - Modern Period (Edexcel)

What are the biggest changes to law enforcement since c.1900? [#4]

An exploration into how law enforcement has evolved since c.1900, 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: Following on from a study of how the police have modernised in the 20th / 21st century (specifically through science and technology; please see previous lesson on TES), this lesson gives students an insight into the specialisation of police roles, and the work of the Neighbourhood Watch. Students will examine the work of different police units / NW, and analyse how community-based methods show continuity in the history of law enforcement.

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.