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Ideal for Paper 3: Crime and Deviance (AQA A-Level Sociology)
This FREE complete lesson introduces students to Durkheim’s functionalist view of crime. Designed to be engaging, accessible and exam-focused — perfect for new teachers, busy departments, or revision sessions.

What’s Included:
Fully editable PowerPoint lesson with key content and visuals

Printable “Critic’s Corner” activity sheet with 5 evaluative stations

Knowledge retrieval and recap activities

AO1 theory: Durkheim’s core ideas (Boundary Maintenance, Social Change, Inevitability of Crime)

Real-life application (e.g. TikTok school theft trend)

Stretch & challenge: exam-style questions, evaluation scaffolds, peer discussion

Consolidation writing task and 10-mark practice

Lesson Aims:
Students will:

Understand key functionalist concepts about crime

Apply theory to contemporary examples

Critically evaluate Durkheim’s theory

Begin developing AO3 skills for assessment success

Suitable for:
Year 13 A-Level Sociology (AQA)

Whole class teaching, flipped learning or revision

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