1. Bell Ringer Pre-learning activity:
List at least one way that Crime on Campus has influenced your life as a student.

2. Crime on Campus Close Reading (Pg. 780
Is there more theft crime in high school or middle school?
Is there more bullying in high school or middle school?
What drug is commonly present when crime is committed on college campuses?

3. Crime on Campus – Class Discussion
Weapons on campus (Problem 7.5)
Read the scenario on page 79 and be prepared to share your answers for a. – c.

4. Gangs
What are gangs? Gang – refers to people who form groups that are closed to the general public, for certain common purposes that may or may not include violent criminal activity. (Mute Volume)

5. Who Joins Gangs? Factors that influence gang membership
Poverty, school failure, substance abuse, family dysfunction, domestic and community violence
Peer pressure, a sense of belonging and poor financial prospects are also influences.
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