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Rules and Laws Worksheet

Read each situation carefully. Rules and laws help people live and work together safely and fairly.

Rules and laws in everyday life

A rule is an agreed way to behave in a place or group. A law is a rule made by government that people in Australia must follow. Laws apply to everyone; breaking a law can have serious consequences.

1.At the local library, a sign asks visitors to speak quietly. Is this most likely a rule or a law? Choose one.
  • A rule for the library
  • A law for all Australians
  • An opinion about books
2.At a pedestrian crossing, Hamish waits until it is safe and follows the traffic signals. Which kind of instruction helps keep road users safe?
  • A road law
  • A library rule
  • A game rule
3.A group agrees that everyone gets a turn choosing a game. Is this a rule or a law? Explain where it applies.
4.Choose two reasons communities have rules and laws.
  • To help keep people safe
  • To help people get along
  • To make some people more important
  • To stop everyone having fun

Spot the difference

A fact can be checked. An opinion tells what someone thinks or feels.

5.“Everyone in Australia must follow road laws.” Is this a fact or an opinion?
  • Fact
  • Opinion
6.“The quiet-library rule is the best rule ever.” Is this a fact or an opinion?
  • Fact
  • Opinion
7.Write one fact about the library’s quiet rule. It must be something that could be checked.
8.Write an opinion about the library’s quiet rule. Start with “I think…”

Make a fair community

Imagine your neighbourhood is planning a shared park. Think about rules that could help everyone enjoy it.

9.Suggest one fair park rule and explain how it could help people.
10.A child leaves a drink bottle on the grass. What is a helpful action that follows a good park rule?
11.Draw a sign for one useful community rule or law. Add a short message or symbol that would help people understand it.

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  • Rules and Laws Worksheet, page 1 of 3: Rules and laws in everyday life

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  • Rules and Laws Worksheet, page 2 of 3: Spot the difference

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  • Rules and Laws Worksheet, page 3 of 3: Make a fair community

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