Why do we have rules?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain that rules and laws exist to keep everyone safe and make sure everyone is treated fairly, and I know who I can ask for help.
Key learning points
- Rules help keep everyone safe and treat people fairly.
- Rules can vary from place to place.
- Laws are very important rules.
- Laws are for everyone to follow, even grown-ups.
- There are trusted adults and services who can help if the rules are broken.
Keywords
Rule - an instruction that tells you what you can and cannot do
Fair - treating everyone the same, people getting what they need
Law - very important rules, that everyone must follow
Common misconception
Rules are only for children.
Rules and laws apply to everyone, including adults, whilst rules may differ from place to place, laws stay the same everywhere.
Teacher tip
When teaching about rules and laws, use everyday examples children know, like classroom rules or sharing toys.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a rule?
Q2.Which of these is a rule?
Q3.The sentence is not finished. Add a word to complete the sentence to create a sensible rule.
'Inside, we walk around carefully. We do not .'
Q4.Put these words into the correct order to make a sentence about being fair.
Q5.Where can we find rules?
Q6.Match the rule to what the activity is.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a law?
Q2.Fill in the missing word. and laws help keep people safe and make things fair.
Q3.Match the words to whether it is a law, a rule or neither.
Q4.Who might be good choices to help you if a rule is broken?
Q5.Who might be good choices to help you if a law is broken?
Q6.Put these in the correct order to show what happens when a rule is broken.
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