Lower KS2: The Rule of Law- Why Do We Have Rules?

• British Values
• Primary Education

Introduction

Part of the British Values series. In this lesson, we focus in on the words 'right' and 'wrong' and consider how rule can help us within the context of board games.

Instructions

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British Values

The Rule of Law

Lower KS2: Why do we have rules?

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:

• Think about why rules are important.
• Look at what happens when rules are not followed

How do you play Snakes and Ladders?

Once the children have shared the rules. Use this slide to sort the rules into two groups:

Everyone agrees

Not everyone agrees

Talk about the variation of rules. Ask children to justify why they have chosen a rule which is different to the general rule.

Rules are important.

They help us all to understand what is right and what is wrong.

There is a fantastic clip on BBC Bitesize which can be shown here and gives a few more suggestions as to why rules are important.

What might happen if we don't know the rules at the start of the game?

Creating a Game

Games are full of rules.

Here are just a few that need to be considered.

The type of counter that is used. Could you choose a flat disc, a character or something else?

How do you win? Do you earn points, complete challenges, move from 1 to 100 or something else?

The theme for the game. Where is it set; on a racetrack, in space, in the rainforest, in a house or somewhere else?

Use this slide to consider what rules are needed to make a game successful.

You can add/change or adapt these hotspots to suit your class. 

There is a how to guide here.

Number of players

Theme

Key Feature

You can model choosing some of the design rules for your board game using spinners.

There is a short video on how to add a spinner component here.

In your groups, design a children's game.

You will need to think about the rules and explain them clearly.

Success Criteria:

Does your game explain:

• How many can play
• How you move
• How you earn points
• How you lose points
• How you win

I can explain why we have rules

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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.