Title of lesson: Purpose of Rules and Laws

Type of lesson: Whole group/Center

Standards:
SS.1.C.1 Explain the purpose of rules and laws in the school and community.
SS.1.CG.1.1 Explain the purpose of rules and laws in the home, school, and community.

 Students will explain the difference between rules and laws. 

 Students will explain the role that rules, and laws play in their daily life. 

LAFS.1.RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in text.

Objectives: The students will be able to identify the importance of rules/laws in the
community/schools.
Materials:
Learn Bright Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dtuZkposkk
Chart Paper for circle map
Procedures:
Watch the Learn Bright video on the difference between a rule and a law.
Afterwards discuss when and where rules and laws would apply.
Circle Map
 Have students tell you what they learned from the video and complete the circle map as a
class.
 Make sure to label both circle maps with the title “rules” and “laws”
 Allow students time to write their points down on a sticky note.
 Students will then stick their notes onto the corresponding circle map.
 As a class discuss the points posted on each side and decide if they are in the correct spot.
Evaluation: Students will play a true or false game. I will dedicate the right side of the
classroom to be the true side and the left to be the false side. I will ask the following questions
and students will stand on the side they believe to be correct.
Laws and Rules are the same. T or F
Breaking the rules and laws have consequences. T or F
“Hands to yourself” is an example of a rule. T or F
Anyone can make a law. T or F
Resources:
[Learn Bright]. (2022, July 28). Laws and Rules for Kids | What is the difference between a rule
and a law? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dtuZkposkk