Introduce students to the Crime and Deviance unit with this engaging and interactive lesson for AQA A Level Sociology.

This introductory lesson explores the foundations of the topic and encourages students to think critically about the nature of crime and deviance as socially constructed concepts. Through discussion and structured activities, students begin to question how societies define acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.

Ideal as the first lesson in the unit or as a retrieval and recap lesson.

Lesson objective:
• Define crime and deviance
• Understand that both crime and deviance are socially constructed

Students will explore:
• Definitions of crime and deviance
• Crime versus deviance
• Social construction of behaviour
• How definitions vary across societies and time periods
• Discussion and application of sociological ideas

What’s included:
• Easy to deliver PowerPoint presentation with helpful teaching tips in the notes
• Student friendly activities and interactive learning opportunities
• Worksheets formatted and ready to print
• Stretch and challenge activities included
• Focus on literacy and key concepts
• Great links to exam skills and assessment criteria

Resources are made for the AQA A Level Sociology specification, but may be tailored for use with other exam boards.

Textbook page numbers and references are made to AQA A Level Sociology Book One and AQA A Level Sociology Book Two.

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