GCSE sociology [WJEC/ EDUQAS]- Crime and deviance, the role of the police and courts

This is a GCSE sociology lesson which focuses on the crime and deviance unit. The lesson specifically focuses on the role of the police and courts. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 6 slides on the power point. In order to complete the lesson successfully students will need access to the GCSE sociology WJEC textbook.

Included:

• Starter - social stratification and differentiation recap.
• Title page- encouraging students to think about the role the police plays in society.
• Two slides which goes through an overview of the role of the police and courts. Questions for students to discuss.
• Booklet task on the role of the police and courts. Attached as a separate document. Students will need to answer the questions in the booklet using the textbook. Extension tasks and exam questions are also provided in the booklet.
• The lesson then moves on to crime and deviance revision. There is a mind map attached as a separate document, students can add information to this using the textbook or their notes. Key studies and key concepts sheets are also included which will aid students revision.