Problems Policing in Whitechapel, c.1870 - c.1900 (Edexcel)

Why was Whitechapel difficult for H Division to police?? [#8]

An introduction to the problems faced by the Metropolitan Police Force in 19th C. Whitechapel, 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: Building on their knowledge of the London Metropolitan Police in Whitechapel, students will explore the problems faced by H Division in Whitechapel, spanning across the dangers and challenges they faced in investigating or prevent crimes. The lesson culminates in an exam-style question so that students continue to develop source analysis skills.

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.