Saturday 26 January 2013

Twenty First Century Terrorism


 
 Devastation left by the suicide bombers of 7 July 2005
 
This week we will be looking at the nature, and challenges, posed by terrorism in the Twenty First Century
 
Your extended learning assignment will to be to plan an answer to be completed under timed conditions in the following week.
 
How has the nature of crime in Britain changed since 1900? (12)
 
  • Development of new crimes such as credit card fraud
  • It was made compulsory to wear seatbelts in cars in the 1980s
  • The increasing professionalisation of the police force
     
 
Crime Song 10: 'Rock Island Line' - Lonnie Donegan (1955)

Wednesday 23 January 2013

The Abolition of Capital Punishment and Prisons and Punishment since 1900


What is the significance of 10 Rillington Place?

This week we will be analysing the reasons for the abolition of capital punishment in the UK. In the second lesson we will be looking at how prisons and punishment have changed since 1900.

Crime Song 9: 'Panic' - The Smiths (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AlH2oYedfk

Sunday 13 January 2013

Law Enforcement Since 1900 and Are there New Crimes?



Modern Day Policing

This week we will be looking at how law enforcement has changed since 1900 and whether there are any 'new' crimes.

Remember to have the six modern crime answers to hand in - all six together for each pair.

And you'll find out which group you will be in for a while - the names will inspire you on to greatness (like in primary school).

German History revision lessons on Wednesday 16 and Friday 18 January 2013 in E4 at 15:20.


Crime Song 8: 'Nelson Mandela - Special AKA (1984)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgcTvoWjZJU