Elections and democracy

Download our free teaching resources for students aged 10-16. We cover the biggest topical issues of our time to help students to learn, think critically and talk about the issues affecting their lives.

This year, around 2 billion people will vote to choose new leaders in elections that will affect 4.2 billion people – over half the world's population.

But is democracy fair? What happens when voting gets tactical? And should generative AI be allowed during election campaigns? Explore the answers to these questions, as well as a host of other election-related queries, in your classroom.

Ready-to-teach lessons on elections and democracy

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Each lesson contains:

- Ready-to-use, clear teacher instructions that are easy to follow and get started with

- An accessible PowerPoint that's colourful, clear and student-friendly

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- Keywords and definitions to break down new or challenging vocabulary

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    Oracy-focused activities about democracy and elections

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    Bitesized, reliable information about global voting systems

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    Innovative ways to develop critical-thinking and communication skills: speaking, listening, problem-solving and creativity

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Elections and democracy resources