Upper KS2: The Rule of Law- Who Makes the Rules, Anyway?

• British Values
• Primary Education

Introduction

Part of the British Values series. In this lesson, we take a look at the work of the House of Lords and their role in checking and challenging the new rules that are proposed by Government.

Instructions

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British Values

The Rule of Law

Upper KS2: Who makes the rules, anyway?

This lesson can be used as part of a school's British Values curriculum.

It also links into the PSHE Association Programme of Study for KS2:

L1. to recognise reasons for rules and laws; consequences of not adhering to rules

and laws

L2. to recognise there are human rights, that are there to protect everyone

L3. about the relationship between rights and responsibilities

L4. the importance of having compassion towards others; shared responsibilities

we all have for caring for other people and living things; how to show care and

concern for others

L5. ways of carrying out shared responsibilities for protecting the environment

in school and at home; how everyday choices can affect the environment (e.g.

reducing, reusing, recycling; food choices)

In this lesson, we will:

• Learn about what happens in The House of Lords

What do you know about Parliament?

Quiz

What is the main job of Parliament?

1. To wear funny wigs
2. To check and challenge the work of the Government
3. To ignore everything that the Prime Minister says
4. To live in Big Ben

Quiz

What three things happen in the House of Lords

1. Laws are checked
2. Government members are questioned
3. People who have broken the law are sentenced.
4. Important policies are debated

Who can be a member of the House of Lords?

House of Lords Member

The New Law to Consider

Spin the spinner to choose an elected member of the House of Lords.

Next, spin to consider a new law.

How might the experience of the House of Lords member help to check or challenge the law? 

Why is it important for the House of Lords to check the work of the UK Government?

I know what happens in the House of Lords

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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.

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