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Criminology: Crime Theories Sorting Activity

Engage students in an interactive, thought-provoking exploration of criminological theories!

Students will analyze different crime scenarios, identify key criminological concepts, and match them to the correct crime theory—helping them understand how crime occurs and the factors influencing criminal behavior.

What’s Included:
60 Total Cards – Featuring engaging, real-world crime theory scenarios.
20 Crime Scenario Cards – Presenting different criminal situations.
20 Theory Explanation Cards – Highlighting the core principles behind each criminological theory.
20 Crime Theory Name Cards – Identifying major theories such as Routine Activity Theory, Strain Theory, and Rational Choice Theory.
Blank Cards – Customizable templates for students to create their own crime scenarios, analyze theories, or use in group discussions.

How It Works:
Students will match a Crime Scenario card with its corresponding Theory Explanation and Crime Theory Name card to form a complete set.

For example:
Crime Scenario: A tourist leaves their phone on a café table while grabbing a napkin. A pickpocket sees the opportunity and swipes it.
Theory Explanation: Crime occurs when a motivated offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian converge.
Crime Theory Name: Routine Activity Theory.

Why Teachers Love It:
Hands-On & Engaging – Encourages students to apply criminological theories to real-world situations.
Develops Critical Thinking – Helps students analyze crime patterns and understand criminal motivations.
Customizable for Deeper Learning – Blank cards allow students to create their own crime scenarios and theory connections.
Classroom-Ready – Easy to print, laminate, and reuse for long-term classroom use.
Perfect for Criminology Lessons – Great for activity centers, group discussions, or independent study in Grades 10–12.

With 60 total cards plus blank cards for customization, this highly engaging resource brings criminological theories to life through fun, relatable crime scenarios!

Help students uncover the science behind crime—one theory at a time!