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Lesson plan - Community and prison sentencing

Resources for use with secondary school students from S1-S6

Teachers' Guide

The Council has developed lesson plans with author and teacher Pamela Farr focusing on community and prison sentencing. There are two versions of the lesson plans for secondary school students for those in S1-S3 and pupils in S4-S6. 

They are intended to help students learn more about the criminal justice system and sentencing process. Please use our Teachers Guide to learn more about the resources and how to use them.

Teacher Guide
Teacher Guide
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Resources for S1 - S3

These resources are designed to be used with students in classes from S1 to S3 in secondary schools in Scotland. For suggestions on how they might be used, please consult the teachers' guide. 

Community Sentencing Blether Stations
Community Sentencing Blether Stations
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The Big Question
The Big Question
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Community Sentencing S1 3
Community Sentencing S1 3
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Community Sentencing Views
Community Sentencing Views
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Community Sentencing Views Worksheet S1 3
Community Sentencing Views Worksheet S1 3
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For Against S1 3
For Against S1 3
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Give Your Opinion Terminology
Give Your Opinion Terminology
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Sentencing Community Payback Orders S1 3
Sentencing Community Payback Orders S1 3
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Resources for S4 - S6

These resources are designed to be used with students in classes from S4 to S6 in secondary schools in Scotland. For suggestions on how they might be used, please consult the teachers' guide. 

Community Sentencing Blether Stations Copy
Community Sentencing Blether Stations Copy
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Community Sentencing S4 6
Community Sentencing S4 6
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Community Sentencing Views S4 6
Community Sentencing Views S4 6
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For Against S4 6
For Against S4 6
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Give Your Opinion Terminology (1)
Give Your Opinion Terminology (1)
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Persuasive Writing
Persuasive Writing
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Sentencing Community Payback Orders S4 6
Sentencing Community Payback Orders S4 6
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The Big Question (1)
The Big Question (1)
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