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Laws and Rules

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First graders participate in a role play about laws and rules where they portray an authority figure, or portray someone who has to obey the law. In this sociology and law lesson plan, 1st graders discuss the purpose of laws and rules. The authority figures they role play are a parent, teacher, sheriff, policeman, principal, boss, and president. Top-notch lesson.

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Grade
1st
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Discussion
Year
2005
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