All about rules!

Description

Rules are an important part of society. From a young age, children are exposed to a series of rules on a daily basis. However, children and adults alike often question where these rules come from and whether they are fair.

• Who makes the rules?
• What is our role in determining the rules and laws that govern our daily activities?
• Are they fair? 
• Are all rules part of the law? 

This activity raises children’s awareness of law through a philosophy for children approach. In the concluding activity (optional), children work together to determine classroom rules. If they have a say in making the rules, they’ll be more willing to follow them and understand that the rules are applied democratically.

Pedagogical objectives

• Raise students’ awareness of the law in their lives. 
• Help students understand where rules come from.
• Help students realize that restrictions and responsibilities are subject to rights and freedoms. 
• Establish classroom rules in a democratic manner, which helps ensure students follow them.
• Learn to speak in front of a group.

Subjects and subject-specific competencies

• English Language Arts, Competency 4: To use language to communicate and learn
• Social Sciences, Competency: To construct his/her representation of space, time and society
• Ethics and Religious Culture, Competency 1: Reflects on ethical questions
• Ethics and Religious Culture, Competency 3: Engages in dialogue

Duration

Approximately five periods of 45 to 60 minutes each