CurriculumGrade 1Social Studies

Rules Keep Us Safe

Aligned to C3.D2.Civ.1 — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.

What this lesson teaches

Rules are things we agree to do to stay safe and be fair. Grown-ups like parents and teachers help make the rules.

Worked example

At school we raise our hand before we talk so everyone gets a turn to be heard.

Practice questions

  1. Name one rule you follow at home.
  2. Who makes the rules at your school?
  3. Tell one way a rule keeps you safe.

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En español

Las reglas nos protegen

Las reglas son cosas que aceptamos hacer para estar seguros y ser justos. Los adultos, como los papás y los maestros, ayudan a hacer las reglas.

Ejemplo: En la escuela levantamos la mano antes de hablar para que todos tengan su turno.

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