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House of Lords chamber in pictures

KS2-4, CITIZENSHIP, PHOTO GALLERY

House of Lords chamber in pictures

Take a look at this image slideshow illustrating what the House of Lords chamber is and what goes on inside it.

An Introduction to Parliament KS2 video

KS2, CITIZENSHIP, PARLIAMENT AND GOVERNMENT, VIDEO

An Introduction to Parliament KS2 video

A short animation introducing Parliament. Can also be viewed in chapters – Parliament’s structure, elections, making laws, your voice.

An Introduction to Parliament KS3-5 video

KS3-5, CITIZENSHIP, PARLIAMENT AND GOVERNMENT, VIDEO

An Introduction to Parliament KS3-5 video

A short animation introducing Parliament. Can also be viewed in chapters – Parliament’s structure, elections, making laws, your voice.

How Parliament works in nearly 60 seconds

KS3-5, AUDIO, VIDEO, CITIZENSHIP

How Parliament works in nearly 60 seconds

Use this short film as an introduction to how Parliament works.

Take an online tour of Parliament

KS2-5, CITIZENSHIP

Take an online tour of Parliament

Explore some of Parliament's famous buildings and learn about its work and history of though this series of virtual tours.

What is Democracy? With Danny Wallace - video

KS3-4, CITIZENSHIP, VIDEO

What is Democracy? With Danny Wallace - video

Author and journalist Danny Wallace takes a light-hearted look in this short film at how the UK is governed.

What is the House of Lords? - video

KS3-5, CITIZENSHIP, GOVERNMENT & POLITICS, LESSON PLAN, VIDEO

What is the House of Lords? - video

This resource explores what the House of Lords is and how has it evolved over time.

Houses of Parliament: an illustrated guide

KS3-4, CITIZENSHIP, LEAFLET

Houses of Parliament: an illustrated guide

Download a colourful leaflet that introduces students to the Palace of Westminster and the work of the Houses of Commons and Lords.

Who is in the House of Lords? - video

KS3-5, CITIZENSHIP, GOVERNMENT & POLITICS, VIDEO, LESSON PLAN

Who is in the House of Lords? - video

Explore who is in the House of Lords and the different routes towards joining the House with this animated video and activity pack.

How the House of Lords works - video

KS3-5, CITIZENSHIP, GOVERNMENT & POLITICS, VIDEO, LESSON PLAN

How the House of Lords works - video

This resource explains how the House of Lords works and what its Members do.

People and Parliament - lesson, presentation, quiz

KS3, CITIZENSHIP, LESSON PLAN, QUIZ, WORKSHEET

People and Parliament - lesson, presentation, quiz

Teach your KS3 students how people become MPs and Peers.

Get the Houses in Order! game

KS2, CITIZENSHIP, GAME

Get the Houses in Order! game

A memory game and educational activity for key stage 2 students learning about Parliament, democracy and the Palace of Westminster.

The House of Lords - whiteboard resource

KS2-4, CITIZENSHIP, WHITEBOARD RESOURCE

The House of Lords - whiteboard resource

Test your students' knowledge with this quiz and interactive tour of the House of Lords chamber.

Lawmaking in the House of Lords: the journey of a bill - video

KS3-5, GOVERNMENT & POLITICS, VIDEO

Lawmaking in the House of Lords: the journey of a bill - video

This short film follows a bill as it moves from the Commons into the House of Lords and through each stage to royal assent.

Video tour of the House of Lords

KS3-5, CITIZENSHIP, VIDEO

Video tour of the House of Lords

Peers take you on a video tour around the House of Lords.

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