To vote or not to vote – Introduction

This series of lessons is intended to allow students to investigate for themselves the ideas listed below and to consider the importance of voting in a democracy whilst completing a GCSE Speaking and Listening assessment under the triplet, discuss, argue, persuade.

The lesson’s aims:

• to encourage students to think about their rights and responsibilities associated with voting as they approach the age of majority;
• to provide a forum to discuss the ideas of democracy and dictatorship;
• to allow discussion of British voting trends;
• to teach students about the history of voting in Great Britain;
• to develop research skills;
• to develop oral skills and provide a GCSE Speaking and Listening assessment grade;
• to provide practice in ICT skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

The lessons are recommended for Years 9, 10 or 11 classes of all abilities.

Go to: To vote or not to vote – Rationale

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English Voting Full (, 46 KB)