As we gear up for our Federal elections, I had a few requests for material on how the system works, etc. So, I’ve put together a collection of resources I found.
The best resource for election material is at www.elections.ca – where you can find out information not just for kids, but for yourself too!
Here, you will find teaching resources for grades K to 12.
One example is a booklet called Choosing our Mascot. Choosing our Mascot is an election simulation for children in Grade K through 4. The children learn the process of an election by voting for the animal that is best suited as the mascot for the north.
They also have an election simulation lesson plan designed for kids in grade 5 up to 12. The whole scenario takes between 45 and 75 minutes, depending on the group interest.
If you want to really give your children the opportunity to experience an election, check out studentvotes.ca – where kids get the chance to learn about the different parties and campaign platforms, and then vote for themselves.
To look through clips of past electoral debates, candidates, issues, etc, visit the Archives.
For $16, you can find a purchasable e-book from Rainbow Horizons Publishing, which explains the government and elections through games, worksheets and more. There are a few sheets available as samples so you can see what you are ordering.
Using past federal elections, students can assess the results and learn about electoral ridings. Check out this series of amazing maps which show what political party results occurred in past elections across Canada.
From Crayola – some thought provoking questions on what your child would do if they were Prime Minister.
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Studentvote.ca is another great resource. They have lesson plans on their site and if you register with them they send you some great material to give your children a chance to vote just like you. You get a polling both to set up, ballot cards, riding maps, lesson plans, etc. It’s a great resource for homeschooling families and groups. Great fun!
I like the If I was Prime Minister lesson plan. Fun and thought provoking even for young ones.
There is a kids book called Canada Votes: How We Elect Our Government, by Linda Granfeld. I haven’t read it yet, just ordered it from my library, but I’m thinking it will go right along with this lesson. Thanks for all you do, this site is quickly becoming my favorite homeschooling site!
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