Lesson Plan
Who Makes the Rules?
Students will identify community decision-makers, distinguish between rules and laws, and practice civic concepts through interactive visuals and sorting activities.
Understanding who makes rules and the difference between rules and laws fosters civic awareness, helping students recognize how communities are governed and encouraging informed participation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Activator: Identify Decision-Makers
5 minutes
Step 2
Explain Rules vs. Laws
10 minutes
Step 3
Sorting Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play and Closure
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Who Makes the Rules?
Lesson Objectives
Activator: Identify Decision-Makers
What Are Rules and Laws?
Sorting Activity
Role-Play & Closure
Activity
Activity
Activity
