Cops and Robbers - How has 'Crime and Punishment' changed throughout the ages? - Crime and Punishment - Year 5

In an engaging classroom activity titled "Cops and Robbers," Year 5 pupils delve into the historical evolution of 'Crime and Punishment'. The activity is designed to be collaborative and interactive, with pupils sitting in groups of four. Each pupil is initially given two minutes to jot down everything they can recall about 'crime and punishment' on the left side of a chart. This exercise encourages pupils to independently access their memory and understanding of the topic.

Following this individual recall, the pupils then have one minute each to review the entries made by their group members. The aim is to identify any new or additional information that they did not initially recall themselves. After this review, pupils can add this 'stolen knowledge' to a dedicated section of the chart, effectively pooling their collective understanding. Each new piece of information recorded in this section earns the pupil two points, incentivising the sharing of knowledge. This activity, which lasts approximately 15 minutes, is an interactive way to explore the dynamic nature of 'crime and punishment' through the ages and encourages active learning and peer-to-peer engagement.