Week 5 - Crime and Punishment Project

LO: To apply what I have learned about crime and punishment through history by completing a self-led project that compares different time periods.

Create a project reflecting on how crime and punishment have changed over time, and explain why these changes occurred. Choose a format that works best for you (e.g., report, PowerPoint, video, etc.).

Steps:

1. Plan Your Project (10 minutes):

  • Think about the time periods you’ve studied: Medieval, Tudor, Victorian, and Modern times.

  • Use these key questions to guide your project:

    1. How have punishments for crime changed over time?

    2. How has crime prevention and detection changed?

    3. Has the way we catch and punish criminals improved in the last 100 years?

  • Choose your format:

    • Report, PowerPoint, Video, Poster, or something else creative.

2. Gather Information and Create Your Project (80 minutes):

  • Use your notes, books, or the internet to gather information on how crime and punishment have changed.

  • Focus on key points:

    • How punishments changed (e.g., public executions, prison, community service).

    • New types of crime (e.g., cybercrime, environmental crime).

    • Why changes happened (e.g., social values, technology, law reform).

  • Organize your information clearly and creatively:

    • If you're doing a PowerPoint or Report, make sure to include images, key facts, and reasons for the changes.

    • If you're creating a Video, include examples, visuals, and clear explanations of your points.

    • If you're making a Poster, use visuals and bullet points to make your main ideas clear.

3. Peer Feedback (Optional) (5 minutes):

  • Partner up: Share your work with a classmate and give each other feedback.

    • Is your project clear and well-organized?

    • Does it explain the changes in crime and punishment over time?

4. Final Edits and Preparation for Presentation (5 minutes):

  • Review your project and make any last-minute changes.

  • Prepare to share your project with the class or in pairs.

5. Presentation (Optional) (10 minutes):

  • Present your project to the class or share with your partner. You can explain what you’ve learned and how crime and punishment have changed over time.

  • Reminder: You have 100 minutes to complete this project. Use your time wisely, and remember to be creative and have fun!