KS2 Making Laws, the Justice System and a Canine Example L1
Lesson 1 of 3 In 3 lessons covering how laws are made, how courts work, and how canine law is applied in real-life cases. Use children's interest in dogs to explore the UK justice system through engaging, age-appropriate examples. Now with printable and fillable versions of the workbooks – look for the F versions. PowerPoints included for all 3 lessons. Lesson plans for all lessons. This three-lesson KS2 resource introduces pupils to how laws are made, how the justice system works and how evidence helps courts make fair decisions, using canine law as an engaging real-world example. Through interactive discussions, realistic scenarios and age-appropriate activities, pupils explore responsibility, fairness, animal welfare and public safety while developing their understanding of citizenship and the rule of law. Designed for Years 3–6, the course links PSHE, Science and Citizenship and includes fully planned lessons with PowerPoint presentations, teacher lesson plans and pupil workbooks, including fillable digital versions. The lessons encourage critical thinking, discussion and responsible decision-making while presenting balanced, factual information in a child-friendly way. Written by an experienced dog behaviour expert and Expert Witness, this resource combines professional knowledge with classroom-friendly teaching materials to provide an engaging and accurate introduction to canine law and the UK justice system.