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Citizenship at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 3-6)

Unit 08: How do rules and laws affect me?

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Where the unit fits in

This unit addresses the following aspects of the non-statutory framework for PSHE and citizenship at key stage 2:

1a, 1b, 1c

Preparing to play an active role as citizens

Pupils should be taught:

2a to research, discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events
2b why and how rules and laws are made and enforced, why different rules are needed in different situations and how to take part in making and changing rules
2c to realise the consequences of anti-social and aggressive behaviours, such as bullying and racism, on individuals and communities
2g what democracy is, and about the basic institutions that support it locally and nationally
3f
4a, 4d
5a, 5b, 5c, 5e, 5g, 5h

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Why do we need rules?
2. Who makes the rules?
3. How does Parliament make laws?
4. How can we take responsible action?