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 the law through a philosophy for children approach. In the optional concluding activity, 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.

Educational objectives

• To raise students’ awareness of the law in their lives 
• To help students understand where rules come from
• To help students realize that restrictions and responsibilities are subject to rights and freedoms
• To establish classroom rules in a democratic manner, which helps ensure students follow them
• To learn to speak in front of a group

Subjects and subject-specific competencies

Culture and Citizenship in Québec - Elementary Cycle One

Cultural realities: Relationships between people - Relationships between individuals.

Compulsory content, and related topics and examples: Roles and responsibilities in the family and at school.

• Competency in Cycle One: Explores cultural realities:
  • Engages in dialogue:
    • Puts into place conditions conducive to interaction.
    • Supports own ideas.
    • Inquires about the ideas of others.

Duration

Approximately five periods of 45 to 60 minutes each