K-2.1
Standard K-2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of rules and authority in a child’s life.
K-2.1 Explain the purposes of rules and laws and the consequences of breaking them, including the sometimes unspoken rules of sportsmanship and fair play. (P)
It Is Essential For Students To Know:
- It is essential for students to know the purpose of rules and laws and consequences for breaking them.
- Students should understand how rules and laws help keep us safe.
- Students should understand that all people need rules and laws and that some forms of rules are informal or unspoken. Rules around teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play are examples of important informal rules.
- Sportsmanship can be defined as the "golden rule" applied to the people we play both with and against. The “golden rule”, treat others as we would like to be treated, generally is an excellent example of an informal rule that guides our behavior.
- Students should know that they demonstrate good sportsmanship when they show respect for themselves, their teammates, and their opponents.
It Is Not Essential For Students To Know:
- It is not essential for students to know specific state and national governmental laws or specific rules of games.
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