Governance and Leadership · Semester 2

Understanding Rules and Laws

Exploring the difference between rules and laws and why they are necessary for an orderly society.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between a school rule and a national law.
  2. Explain the purpose of having laws in a country.
  3. Predict what might happen if there were no laws.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Personal Safety and Law - P1MOE: Social Responsibility - P1
Level: Primary 1
Subject: CCE
Unit: Governance and Leadership
Period: Semester 2

Suggested Methodologies

Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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Chalk Talk

Written-only discussion, no speaking allowed

15–30 min

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