Community Leaders Image Cards

These printable image cards feature key community decision-makers. Print and cut them out for classroom activities.

Card Template:

Instructions:

• Print in color on cardstock for durability.
• Cut along the borders to create individual cards.
• Laminate if desired.
• Use during the “Activator: Identify Decision-Makers” step:
  • Display each card.
  • Ask: “Who is this?” and “Do they make rules?”

Rules vs. Laws Sorting Cards

These printable cards include everyday examples of rules and laws. Print and cut them out for students to sort under the headings Rules and Laws.

Card Template:

Instructions:

• Print on cardstock (or laminate) and cut along borders to create individual cards.
• During Explain Rules vs. Laws, model sorting two or three cards on chart paper.
• During the Sorting Activity, distribute cards to pairs. Students place each card under Rules or Laws on the chart paper.
• Encourage pairs to explain one of their placements to the class.

Decision-Maker Role Play Name Tags

These printable name tags help students take on the role of a community decision-maker and share a rule or law they would create.

Name Tag Template (print multiple per page):

Role: ________________

Name: ________________

My rule or law idea:

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Instructions for Teachers:

• Print on cardstock (2–4 tags per sheet depending on layout).
• Cut along the lines to create individual name tags.
• Optionally laminate for reuse.
• During Role-Play & Closure, distribute a tag to each student. Ask students to:
  1. Write the decision-maker role (e.g., Mayor, Governor, President, Police Officer, Judge, City Council Member, School Principal, Teacher).
  2. Write their own name.
  3. Write one rule or law they would make and explain why.
• Have students wear their name tags as they share their ideas and then post their tags on the “Our Rules” chart paper.