Virtual House Tour and Environmental Impact Analysis

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Criminology

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SubjectCriminology

This resource is designed for students to explore the application of environmental and conflict criminological theories to the infamous Lizzie Borden case. On August 4, 1892, Lizzie Borden's parents, Andrew and Abby Borden, were brutally murdered in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts, leading to a sensational trial. The learning objective focuses on students analyzing how spatial, social, and psychological factors contributed to the crime, as well as identifying key historical facts and understanding fundamental criminological theories, such as environmental criminology and conflict theory. Students will engage in discussions, virtual tours of the Borden house, and structured analyses to evaluate how the family's dynamics and the surrounding context played a role in the events unfolding. Historical perspectives, vocabulary building, and critical thinking exercises further enhance their understanding of the case and its implications in criminology.