- In groups, the children choose and play a board game. After 10-15 minutes, ask them to stop playing and discuss the rules of the game. Why are rules needed? What would happen if there were no rules? It is important to point out that rules ensure fairness, eg when playing a game.
- In their groups, the children list rules that they follow in different situations at home, eg watching TV, at bedtime, doing chores. They discuss and compare these. What other kinds of rules do they follow, eg at school, playing sport, in law? Why are these rules and laws needed, eg to protect us from harm, to help us live together in our communities, to help us distinguish between right and wrong, to ensure fairness? Who makes rules and laws? Are the rules fair to everyone? What happens when rules are broken? The groups share their discussion with the class and think about what they would do if they wanted a rule to be changed. Consider the agreed ground rules for discussion and how children are involved in making and changing class or school rules. Point out that when everyone has a say, this is democracy, and that children can take part in democracy by having their say in school.
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- know why we need rules and how they help us at home, at school and in our communities
- understand that rules are needed to ensure fairness and protect rights
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