Humanities - CSI Macleod

Subject Area: Humanities / Civics & Citizenship

Unit of Study: CSI Macleod

Brief Description: CSI Macleod investigates crimes and unsolved criminal cases in Australia. Students will explore the features of a crime as outlined by legislation, and how the legal system investigates, determines and resolves criminal cases.

Scaffolding Learning

At the conclusion of this unit of study students will have: 

An understanding of key knowledge

• What is a crime?
• The rights of the accused and the rights of the victim.
• What happens when you are charged with a crime?

Attained these key skills 

• Define and identify legal terminology
• Explain the role of police, the accused and the victim involved in a crime
• Analyse & apply the features of criminal law to recent and historical criminal cases

Demonstrated the Victorian curriculum standards and capabilities

• Describe the key features of Australia’s court system, including jurisdictions and how courts apply and interpret the law, resolve disputes and make law through judgement. (VCCCL033)
• Discuss the key principles of Australia’s justice system, including equality before the law, independent judiciary, and right of appeal  (VCCCL034)
• Examine the influence of a range of media, including social media, in shaping identities and attitudes to diversity and how ideas about Australian identity may be influenced by global events  (VCCCC038)

Assessment Tasks

Students will be required to complete the following assessment tasks:

• Evaluation of a recent criminal case
• Presentation on the appropriateness of criminal sanctions to achieve their purpose
   

Additional learning opportunities

• Guest speaker - police how they investigate crimes and make an arrest
• Excursion to the local police station

Resources

• CSI booklet of key knowledge
• Exercise book for your notes

Pathways

This unit of study could provide students with the following pathway.