Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 2-12Group Size: 6 or moreTime: 10-15 minutes Introduction: This activity is designed to help students learn about some of the laws and rules in our society, and think about some of the reasons behind the laws. Materials: “Law of the Land” PowerPoint game (This can be found online at […]
Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group size: 6-10Time: 15-20 minutes Introduction: In society, laws and rules are created to help us be unified in solving problems. This activity will require students to work together in order to solve a difficult problem. Materials: 1 sheet of cardstock paper for each student; plus one additional sheet Activity: Place the
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Spatial Requirements: Gym/outdoor space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 1-12Group Size: 10 or moreTime: 20 minutes Introduction: Part of lifting the weight includes doing what is best for everyone. Rules and laws exist to benefit as many people as possible. This game reinforces the concept of working for the greater good of the group rather than for personal gain or glory. Materials: Wristbands
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Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: K-12Group Size: 8 or moreTime: 10 minutes Introduction: While it may be difficult to resist the pressure to break laws or rules, in the end we will find that following them leads us on an easier path in life. For example, while we may find it hard to resist the pressure to
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: K-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5-10 minutes Introduction: This activity teaches that when we consciously follow the rules/laws of life, we will be successful. Materials: 1 deck of cards Activity: Beforehand, prepare a deck of cards by placing all the ace cards on top of the deck.
