Lesson Plan

• Describe the key concepts of globalisation, transnational crime and cyber‑crime.
• Identify and compare the main types of crime linked to globalisation.
• Explain how at least two sociological theories account for the rise of globalised crime.
• Evaluate the strengths and limitations of international policy responses to transnational crime.
• Apply knowledge to a case study by analysing the impact of a specific global crime on a community.

• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint presentation with key concepts and tables
• Printed handout summarising crime types and drivers
• Case‑study worksheet (COVID‑19 cyber‑crime example)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Internet access for a short news video clip
• Exit‑ticket slips

Begin with a recent headline about a major ransomware attack to capture interest. Ask students what they already know about how global connectivity can facilitate crime, linking this to previous lessons on globalisation. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to describe major transnational crimes, apply sociological theories, and critique policy responses.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students write a quick definition of “globalisation” and share examples of cross‑border crime they have heard about.
2. Presentation (10'): Overview of key concepts and a table of crime types, drivers and impacts.
3. Group activity (15'): In small groups, analyse the provided case‑study worksheet on cyber‑crime during COVID‑19; identify drivers, impacts and policy responses.
4. Theoretical lenses (12'): Teacher-led discussion linking the case to Conflict Theory, Functionalism and Routine Activity Theory; students add notes to their handouts.
5. Policy evaluation (10'): Whole‑class debate on strengths and limitations of international treaties (UNODC, FATF, Budapest Convention).
6. Check for understanding (5'): Quick quiz via Kahoot or hand‑raised responses covering objectives.
7. Exit ticket (3'): Students write one sentence summarising how globalisation influences a specific type of crime.

Summarise the main ways globalisation creates opportunities for transnational crime and the sociological explanations behind them. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding, then assign homework: each student researches a recent example of a transnational crime (e.g., wildlife trafficking) and prepares a brief briefing for the next lesson.