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Playing by the Rules Lesson PlanPlaying by the Rules Lesson Plan
Publisher
Overcoming Obstacles
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Playing by the Rules

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The takeaway from the "Playing by the Rules" lesson is that it is each person's responsibility to learn the rules in a given situation and that they must accept the consequences if they choose not to follow the stated rules. Class members engage in a series of activities that stress the importance of having and following rules.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, classroom rules, rules, following rules, school rules, safety rules, ethical responsibility, responsibility, conflict resolution, conflicts, mock trial, accountability, responsible decision-making, Social & Emotional Learning

Instructional Ideas

  • Print the scenarios on card stock and laminate them to permit reuse
  • Remind participants to keep all materials from the lessons in their course folders

Classroom Considerations

  • Fourth of five lessons in the "Looking to the Future" module

Pros

  • The assessment asks participants to make personal connections to the lesson by writing about rules they must follow and the consequences if they do not

Cons

  • None

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