This unit is designed to create an awareness of the importance of laws and rules in our society. It consists of ten activities to be used with elementary school children, grades one through four. The activities focus on the language arts approach for vocabulary development and creative writing.
Creative expression is encouraged through listening, speaking, writing and drawing activities.
Each activity requires 30 - 45 minutes for completion, but may be modified to accommodate the various grade levels. The students are introduced to a creature from another planet who does not understand what laws are and why they are necessary. It is the task of the students, through the language arts activities, to acquaint the creature with the importance of laws. An emphasis on home, school and community rules is stressed. The characteristics of good citizens are discussed.