Rules vs Laws: What's the Difference?
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Rules vs Laws: What's the Difference?
Exploring how rules and laws shape our lives Year 3 Religious Education Understanding right and wrong
What Rules Do You Follow?
Think about your day from waking up to bedtime What rules do you follow at home? What rules do you follow at school? Why do you think these rules exist?
What Are Rules?
Guidelines that help us live together peacefully Made by families, schools, or groups Help keep everyone safe and happy Can be different in different places Examples: Raise your hand to speak, tidy up after yourself
Rules Sorting Game
Sort these into HOME rules or SCHOOL rules: Brush your teeth Put your hand up to speak Help with washing up Line up quietly Be kind to your brother or sister Listen to your teacher
What Are Laws?
Rules made by the government for everyone in the country Apply to ALL people, not just some groups Help protect people and keep society safe Breaking laws can lead to serious consequences Examples: Don't steal, wear seatbelts in cars, go to school
Rules vs Laws: Spot the Differences
{"left":"Made by families, schools, or small groups\nMade by the government for everyone\nConsequences: losing privileges, timeout\nConsequences: fines, court, police involvement","right":"Can be different in each place\nSame for everyone in the country\nHelp groups work together\nProtect all people in society"}
Why Do We Need Both Rules AND Laws?
Imagine a world with NO rules or laws... What might happen at school? What might happen in your family? What might happen in the country? How do rules and laws help us live together?
Create Our Class Charter
Work together to create rules for our classroom Think about: How should we treat each other? How can we make everyone feel safe and included? What helps us learn best? Remember: Good rules help everyone!
Remember This Important Truth
'Rules and laws exist to help us care for one another and live in peace.' - They protect the vulnerable - They help us treat others fairly - They make our communities safer and happier
What Have We Learned Today?
Rules are made by families, schools, and groups Laws are made by government for everyone Both help us live together peacefully Both protect people and keep us safe We all have a responsibility to follow them They help us care for one another