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Meeting the needs of today’s classroom
Elections Canada’s new suite of inquiry-based lessons promote student-centred learning and help grow active citizens. Developed with and tested by teachers across Canada, these fun and engaging tools for secondary students are linked to curricula in every province and territory. And they’re free!
Teaching at the elementary level? Our tried and true resources are still available.
Access them on our new website: electionsanddemocracy.ca
Rich, diverse content
- Historical case studies
- Videos
- Maps
- Data
- Infographics
- Adaptable lesson plans
- Hands-on, interactive learning
Various formats to suit your needs
- Online, downloadable, printable
- Order a hard copy
- English, French
- Versions for language learners
Voting Rights Through Time
Exploring issues of inclusion since 1867
The right to vote hasn’t always existed for everyone. Students examine historical case studies on voting rights. Through debate and discussion, they create a timeline to explore the question: how inclusive is our democracy?
Geography of Elections
Understanding ridings as electoral communities
Canada doesn’t have just one election, but 338—one in each riding! By examining electoral maps and census data, students compare their ridings to others, and understand ridings as communities of voters.
Elections by the Numbers
Interpreting data on voter turnout
Who shows up at the polls… and who stays home? In this activity, students analyze real elections data and create a visual interpretation to compare youth voting to other age groups.
Does Voting Matter?
Experiencing the effects of voting
No matter how many people vote, the person elected makes decisions that affect everyone. Students engage in a series of fun voting simulations that help them answer the question: does voting matter?
Civic Action: Then and Now
Analyzing a model for active citizenship through historical case studies
How can you take action to make a difference? In this activity, students explore historical case studies that resulted in real change. They apply that understanding as a model for their own civic action.
Election Simulation Toolkit
Engaging students in the electoral process
How can students get ready to be future voters? Practice! This kit, complete with ballot box and voting screen, is based on the real procedures that are in place for Canadian federal elections.
Access them on our new website: electionsanddemocracy.ca
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