“Voting in a Democracy”
Classroom Resources
These resources are intended to improve civic literacy, introduce the concept of democracy and elections, increase understanding about government and representation, and teach students how to effectively participate as active and informed citizens in their community.
The lessons are designed for Grades 4 to 8 and supported by videos, slide decks, and student activities in various digital formats. Refer to the Lesson Pathways for options to condense the activities.
The package includes all documents listed below, as well as all manuals.Lessons, Slide Decks, Handouts, Student Activities
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
Handouts/Activities
Activity 1.1: Cards for Tower Building Activity
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 1.2: T-Chart
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 1.3: Comparing Government Types
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 1.4: Reflection Card
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Videos
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Handouts/Activities
Slide Deck 3A
Google Slides |
Slide Deck 3B
Google Slides |
Activity 3.1: Levels of Government – Sorting Game
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Handout 3.2: Government Responsibilities
PDF |
Activity 3.3: Postcard Template
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Handout 3.4: Indigenous Governance in Canada
PDF |
Activity 3.5: Profile of an Indigenous Community
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Videos
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
Handouts/Activities
Activity 4.1: Voice your choice!
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 4.2: 1-1-1 Exit Card
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
Handouts/Activities
Activity 5.1: My Electoral Division
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Handout 5.2: A Framework for Organizing an All-Candidates’ Debate
PDF |
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
Handouts/Activities
Activity 6.1: Researching Political Parties
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 6.2: Reflection Card
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 6.3: Election Issue Case Study
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 6.4: Evaluating the Leaders’ Debate
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
Handouts/Activities
Activity 8.1: Results Comparison
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 8.2: Election Reflection
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 8.3: My Student Vote Learning Experience
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
