Laws around the world

Learning Objectives Be able to work as a team to discuss laws in the UK and decide on what legal age you have to be to do them. Read a piece of text and look for at least 6 specific answers to practice reading for information. Be able to create 5 laws that you would impose if you were Prime Minister and give reasons for your choices. STRETCH – be able to create 7 laws

In your pairs or teams decide which country each flag represents Guess the flag In your pairs or teams decide which country each flag represents

True or false laws Discuss in your pairs or teams which of the laws around the world are true and which are false.

True or false laws 1. In Switzerland it is illegal to flush a toilet after 10pm (T) 2. Feeding pigeons is illegal in Venice (T) 3. Driving in flip flops is illegal in Spain (T) 4. Energy drinks are illegal in Paris (F) 5. Spitting is illegal in Barcelona (T) 6. Chewing gum is illegal in Singapore (T) 7. It is legal to smoke marijuana on the streets in Amsterdam (T) 8. In Florida, it is illegal to pass wind in a public place after 6pm on Thursdays (T) 9. In Saudi Arabia it is illegal for any woman to drive a car (T) 10. In Britain it is illegal to wear odd socks (F)

Legal age quiz Discuss in your pairs or teams what you think is the legal age in the UK for each item.

Reading activity

If I was Prime Minister… Make a PowerPoint stating 5 laws you would enforce if you were Prime Minister You need one slide for each law. Each slide should include; - your law - a picture to represent your law - an explanation of why you have chosen this law and what the benefits of it are