Introduction to crime ap
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Is crime a geographical issue?
Lesson Objectives:1. To investigate different types of crime.2. To decide whether or not crime is a geographical issue.
Key Question: Is crime a geographical issue?
A crime is… An act which is prohibited (forbidden) by criminal law and punished, usually by fine or imprisonment.
Key Question: Is crime a geographical issue?
Write down any 5 crimes that could be committed here?
Write down any 5 crimes that could be committed here?
Task
Read through the cards which mention different crimes.
1. Do you think the crime is linked to geography? YES/NO
2. Give a reason for your answer. Say how or why it does or doesn’t link to geography. E.g.
A builder dumps all his waste on a quiet country lane
Yes.Because this is a form of environmental pollution that can damage the countryside
Key Question: Is crime a geographical issue?
There are many different types of crime but what do they have to do with Geography?
Read the following extract from a letter from the school governors.....
Dear Mr Pinks,
We heard about your proposal to teach a topic to year 8 students on Crime. However we would like more information about how Geography links to crime before we decide if the topic should be taught.
Key Question: Is crime a geographical issue?
There are many different types of crime but what do they have to do with Geography?
Dear Mr Pinks,
We heard about your proposal to teach a topic to year 8 students on Crime. However we would like more information about how Geography links to crime before we decide if the topic should be taught.
Write a response to the governors. Use examples to explain how Geography links to crime.
Dear Governors,
I believe that Geography links to crime because......
An example of a crime that links to Geography is.....
Key Question: Is crime a geographical issue?