Introduction to crime ap

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?