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A dramatic, discussion-rich dive into ancient justice! Travel back 2,000 years in this exciting second lesson in the Crime and Punishment history unit, where pupils explore law, order, and justice under Roman rule. From stolen rings to runaway slaves, this lesson puts learners in the role of Roman citizens, encouraging empathy, critical thinking, and historical reasoning through courtroom drama and debate. What pupils will learn: What Roman laws were like (The Twelve Tables) How Roman courts worked - trials, punishments, and who had rights The differences in punishment based on class and status How Roman ideas of justice influence British courts today What’s included: Engaging PowerPoint presentation packed with visuals and key info Printable knowledge organiser to support vocabulary and key concepts Discussion-based crime scenario cards for group work Interactive courtroom script for drama-based learning (The Case of the Stolen Ring) Critical thinking questions comparing Roman and modern justice

What is Crime and Punishment? A thought-provoking, ready-to-teach introduction to a fascinating history topic! This complete lesson explores the big questions: What is a crime? Why do we punish people? Are all punishments fair? Pupils will learn the difference between minor and serious crimes, explore modern-day justice, and evaluate historical punishments from different perspectives. With real-world examples and ethical dilemmas, this lesson sparks deep discussion and builds critical thinking skills. This download includes: A clear, engaging PowerPoint presentation A printable knowledge organiser (perfect for revision or working walls) An interactive task sheet – Match the Crime to the Punishment Scenario-based reflection tasks – pupils decide if punishments are fair, unfair, or unjust A reasoning activity that encourages debate and empathy Perfect for: KS2 history or PSHE Introducing a unit on justice, crime, or historical context Developing moral reasoning and debate skills

Trials by fire, man-prices, and no police – how fair was justice in Anglo-Saxon Britain? This engaging third lesson in the Crime and Punishment unit explores how the Anglo-Saxons dealt with crime, justice, and community responsibility. With an emphasis on historical interpretation and critical thinking, pupils investigate how law and order changed after the Romans left — and whether justice became harsher or more communal. Pupils will explore: The role of tithings, hue and cry, and communal justice Gruesome trials by ordeal and how guilt was “proven” by divine judgement The wergild (man-price) system as an alternative to execution Key historical skills: using and interpreting visual sources What’s Included: Engaging teaching PowerPoint with historical background, visuals, and tasks Retrieval activity to compare Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and modern justice systems Printable knowledge organiser with key vocabulary (trial by ordeal, wergild, tithing, hue and cry) Primary source interpretation task – pupils analyse Anglo-Saxon images and artefacts Discussion prompts and fairness debates on whether these punishments were just