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A brief history of representation in nearly 60 seconds

KS3-5, VIDEO, CITIZENSHIP, HISTORY

A brief history of representation in nearly 60 seconds

Use this short film as an introduction to the history of representation.

Acts of Parliament Quiz - whiteboard resource

KS2-5, HISTORY, WHITEBOARD RESOURCE

Acts of Parliament Quiz - whiteboard resource

Introduce students to key legislation around voting rights, education and working hours with this quiz style whiteboard resource.

An Introduction to Parliament KS3-5 video

KS3-5, VIDEO, PARLIAMENT & GOVERNMENT

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.

Civil liberties and personal freedoms - discussion activity

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS, LESSON PLAN

Civil liberties and personal freedoms - discussion activity

Use this resource to explore issues of individual freedom and civil liberties with your students.

Commons Select Committee video

KS5, VIDEO, HOUSE OF COMMONS & MPS

Commons Select Committee video

This short film guides you through Select Committees of the House of Commons: the work they do and the impact they have.

Comparing elections in the UK and USA

KS5, POLITICS, CITIZENSHIP

Comparing elections in the UK and USA

This 5 minute video introduces the key features of elections, democracy and representation in the USA.

Comparing Voting Systems - whiteboard resource

KS4-5, GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Comparing Voting Systems - whiteboard resource

Compare voting systems including First Past the Post, the Alternative Vote, the Single Transferable Vote and the Party List System.

Constitution debate pack

KS3-5, DEBATING, BOOKLET/PACK

Constitution debate pack

In this Magna Carta 800 anniversary year, get your students thinking about what a UK written constitution could look like in the future.

Debating resource: Create the Debate

KS3-5, ENGLISH, CITIZENSHIP

Debating resource: Create the Debate

English teaching resources for KS3, KS4, or KS5 students wanting to improve their debating and communication skills.

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