KS3 : The Rule of Law

• British Values
• Citizenship
• +2
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Introduction

Part of the British Values series. In this lesson, we take a look age restrictions and consider the consequences of these lawa

Instructions

We have designed our British Values lessons so that teachers can pick up and teach a topic to their class with confidence.

We have chosen to use a balance of interactive tools and 'unplugged' creative activities.

Lessons can be taught directly from the LessonUp slides but work best when children have access to the pupil app

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KS3: Laws and Consequences

British Values The Rule of Law

In this lesson, we will:

• Look at some of the laws we
   have in the UK

• Consider why certain activities
   have age restrictions

You may wish to tailor learning outcomes to suit the context of your school.

Think of some activities which are against the law.

Use this mindmap to gather pupil ideas about this concept. 

Remember that teachers can view student responses before they are shown to the whole class and the bin tool can be used for inappropriate responses.

It is illegal to walk a cow through

the street in daylight hours.

1. True
2. False

Crazy laws that still exist UK

It's illegal to burn coal or wet wood in your home

1. True
2. False

Crazy laws that still exist UK

You can't use stamps with Queen Elizabeth II anymore.

1. True
2. False

Crazy laws that still exist UK

It is illegal to for a cab driver to ask

a passenger if they have the plague.

1. True
2. False

Crazy laws that still exist UK

What is justice?

• Justice means to punish 
• things that are wrong and reward things that are right. 

Click here for a more detailed explanation of the term 'justice'

Age Restrictions

• In the UK, children and young people are prevented from doing some activities until they reach a certain age.

Click here for a more detailed explanation of the term 'justice'

Age Restrictions

You need to be 18 to buy fireworks in the UK.

The law and fireworks

You need to be 18 to get married

You can buy crackers from age 12. 

You need to be 16 to buy party poppers in the UK. These are considered to be flammable and so may cause a fire.

You need to be 21 to adopt a child.

There are many laws which are age restricted.

You may wish to add further hotspots with additional information to suit the needs of your class or group.

Why do you think that these activities are age restricted?

Use this mindmap to gather pupil ideas about this concept.

Remember that teachers can view student responses before they are shown to the whole class and the bin tool can be used for inappropriate responses.

Choose one of the age restricted activities. Explain what

the consequences of lowering the age limit might be.

This is an open ended activity. Students can upload pictures or upload long form text answers to share with the group.

I can explain why we have 

some activities are age restricted

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This poll can give you a quick snapshot of the class and an insight into who may need to explore the issue in more detail. The results will be displayed anonymously but you can look into how each child has answered the poll in the assessment view.

There is a how to guide here.

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