Grade 4 · SEL · Lesson 22

Respect School and Community Rules

Rules are agreements that help people live and work together safely and fairly. Schools have rules to create a safe learning environment. Communities have laws — rules that apply to everyone in a society. Both types of rules exist to protect people, ensure fairness, and build trust. When rules are respected, everyone benefits.

What this lesson teaches

1Explain why rules exist in schools and communities
2Distinguish between school rules and community rules (laws)
3Sort examples into the correct category
4Match rules to the reasons they exist

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