6 lesson unit on democracy for KS3-introduction to key concepts. Culminating in an in-class election

Introduction to democracy for KS3. All resources included to organise an in-class election campaign
Learning Objectives

• Understand and explore different types of government

• Learn the advantages and disadvantages of different types of government

• Understand how to take part in a general election.

• Know what voting systems are used in general elections.

• Create and name a new political party

• Agree on party policies and create a manifesto

• Prepare your party for a hustings

• Create a Party Political Broadcast

• Present your manifesto to the class

• Vote for a political party

• Participate in tallying ballot papers

• Evaluate the election campaign