Crime Perceptions Quiz - Lesson
Lesson Plan
Level(s): Grades 9 to 11
Author: This material has been adapted, with permission, from a unit developed by Mark Zamparo, an Ottawa-based media educator.
Overview
This lesson helps students understand the difference between real-life crime and criminal activities portrayed in crime shows by having them compare their perceptions about crime to actual crime statistics.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- understand how crime shows construct reality
- appreciate the differences between the constructed reality of crime dramas and crime in real life
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