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Basic 2 · Our World and Our People · Home and School

Why We Obey Rules

In this topic you will learn what happens when we obey or break rules.

By the end of these notes you should be able to:

  • Explain the benefits of obeying rules
  • Explain what happens when rules are broken
  • Suggest good class rules

What you already know

  • Rules at home and school

Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.

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All About Us
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Home and School
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B2.1.4.1.1 – Explain the need for obeying rules in the home and school

Introduction

Kojo played with matches even though it was against the rules. He burnt his hand. Rules are there to protect us.

1. When We Obey Rules

  • We are safe.
  • We learn well.
  • People trust us.
  • There is peace.

2. When We Break Rules

Breaking rules
Rule brokenWhat can happen
playing with fireyou get burnt
crossing without lookingan accident
fighting in classsomeone gets hurt
coming lateyou miss lessons
Children crossing the road safely with a crossing guard
Figure 1: Obeying rules keeps us safe Draw children obeying a rule.Illustration: Sirbus

3. Punishment and Reward

Breaking rules can bring punishment. Obeying rules earns praise and trust.

New words

benefit
Something good that comes from an action.
punishment
What happens when a rule is broken.
reward
Something good given for good behaviour.
accident
Something bad that happens by mistake.

Summary

  • Obeying rules keeps us safe and peaceful.
  • Breaking rules can cause accidents and punishment.
  • Good behaviour earns rewards and trust.

Class activity: Make Our Rules

  1. Suggest one new rule for the class.
  2. Vote on the best five rules.
  3. Write them on a chart and sign it.

You need: Printed photographs of a Ghanaian home, School, Locally made rule cards, School bag

Exercises

Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.

  1. 1. What can happen if you play with fire?

    • A. You can get burnt
    • B. You get rich
    • C. You learn to swim
    • D. Nothing
    Show answer
    Answer: You can get burntFire is dangerous.

  2. 2. Which is a benefit of obeying rules?

    • A. There is peace
    • B. There is fighting
    • C. Accidents happen
    • D. Lessons are missed
    Show answer
    Answer: There is peaceRules keep order.

  3. 3. Obeying rules earns trust.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: TruePeople trust those who obey.

  4. 4. Fighting in class is a good way to obey rules.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: FalseFighting breaks the rules.

  5. 5. Something good given for good behaviour is a ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: rewardThat is a reward.

  6. 6. Why must we look left and right before crossing a road?

    Show answer
    Answer: To avoid accidents.Looking keeps us safe.

Homework

  1. Tell your family one rule you obeyed this week and why.