Introduction to Industrial Age Crime & Punishment (Edexcel)

How did crime and justice evolve between c.1700 - c.1900? [#1]

An introduction to crime and punishment in the Industrial 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 and Early Modern period, this lesson aims to introduce students to the Industrial Period (c.1700 - c.1900). Specifically, it equips students with an overview of changes and continuities in crimes, methods of law enforcement and punishments, before they examine the period in more depth. Students will also begin to explore crimes through a range of sources, and discuss factors to explain these emerging issues.

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.