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SOSE: Rules and Laws Part 1

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Download Handout Rules & Laws

Time: 30 minutes

Strategies used:

Overview of class rules.
Visual aids (posters) to assist in reminder of rules
Brainstroming session

Context:

Students already have an understanding of the role of Government, elections/voting and importation/exportation. This unit is integrated part of the SOSE rules and laws unit.

This lesson is part 1 of 4 lessons on rules and laws - at the end of these lesson students should have be able to determine the difference between a rule and a law.

Professional Standards for Queensland Teachers addressed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8

Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) Grade 2/3 Mixed Class

Whole Class Activity

Created: August 2010

Developed and Designed by Stephanie Flynn

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson students should have an understanding of:

purpose of a rule

the concept of a rule
how we use rules in the classroom, at home and in sports
why rules are made
how rules are implemented and enforced
why we need rules

Modifications made: Handout added examples at the top.

Critical reflection:

Brainstorming session does not require more than 10-15 minutes as students have a limited knowledge about rules.

Visual aids were used (such as pictures of stop sign, traffic lights, home, school, church, police) to spark discussion during the brainstorming session. Pictures should be in colour to assist students with special needs in the class.

Students with English as a Second Language (ESL) and special needs students will require additional questions and re-phrasing to ensure they understand the concepts being taught.

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