Criminological Theory Case File Project
This 10-page packet guides 11th-grade and up students through applying multiple criminological theories to a fictional crime scenario. Students will analyze the crime using Nature vs. Nurture, Rational Choice Theory, Social Learning Theory, Strain Theory, Social Disorganization Theory, and Labeling Theory, ultimately selecting the most applicable theory. It serves as a culminating assignment to deepen understanding of criminal behavior.
“criminological theory case file using a pretend criminal / crime to help them use multiple theories to better understand the crime, then choosing the strongest one. culminating assignment. use nature vs nurture, Rational Choice Theory, Social Learning Theory, Strain Theory, Social Disorganization Theory, Labeling Theory.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- This packet is designed as a culminating project, potentially taking 2-3 class periods to complete.
- Discussion question: Which theory do you think offers the most comprehensive explanation for criminal behavior, and why?
- For struggling readers, consider providing a graphic organizer to help them map out the core tenets of each theory before applying them to the case.
- Advanced students can be challenged to research and incorporate an additional, less common criminological theory into their analysis.
- Estimated time: 2-3 class periods.
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Try Diffit for free“criminological theory case file using a pretend criminal / crime to help them use multiple theories to better understand the crime, then choosing the strongest one. culminating assignment. use nature vs nurture, Rational Choice Theory, Social Learning Theory, Strain Theory, Social Disorganization Theory, Labeling Theory.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- This packet is designed as a culminating project, potentially taking 2-3 class periods to complete.
- Discussion question: Which theory do you think offers the most comprehensive explanation for criminal behavior, and why?
- For struggling readers, consider providing a graphic organizer to help them map out the core tenets of each theory before applying them to the case.
- Advanced students can be challenged to research and incorporate an additional, less common criminological theory into their analysis.
- Estimated time: 2-3 class periods.
Criminological Theory Case File Project
This 10-page packet guides 11th-grade and up students through applying multiple criminological theories to a fictional crime scenario. Students will analyze the crime using Nature vs. Nurture, Rational Choice Theory, Social Learning Theory, Strain Theory, Social Disorganization Theory, and Labeling Theory, ultimately selecting the most applicable theory. It serves as a culminating assignment to deepen understanding of criminal behavior.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free