Creating classroom rules
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A lesson plan for Grades K–2 Social Studies
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students cooperate to develop a set of classroom rules. They also learn about making rules for a group when the group is comprised of many different people, and that different groups of people may have different rules.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 1
- Goal 2: The learner will identify and exhibit qualities of good citizenship in the classroom, school, and other social environments.
- Objective 2.03: Participate in democratic decision-making.
- Objective 2.04: Recognize the need for rules in different settings.
Grade 2
- Goal 2: The learner will evaluate relationships between people and their governments.
- Objective 2.04: Evaluate rules and laws and suggest appropriate consequences for noncompliance.
Kindergarten
- Goal 2: The learner will identify and exhibit qualities of responsible citizenship in the classroom, school, and other social environments.
- Objective 2.02: Participate in democratic decision making.
- Objective 2.03: Describe the importance of rules and laws.



