Welcome to Your Vote | Lessons
This six-week scheme of work explores different elements of democracy and politics, including how to register to vote and to what to expect on polling day. Young people will have the chance to design and implement their own voter registration campaign.
You can use the full six-week programme or choose the lessons which suit your group.
Resources are tailored to all four nations of the United Kingdom, and are available in both English and Welsh for Wales. They can also be adapted to use in youth settings.
Your Vote (Lesson 1)
An introduction to politics, democracy and voting. Students learn about how politics affects their lives and who represents them.
Our Democracy (Lesson 2)
Students will explore how democracy works in their community and learn about the concept of suffrage, the history and future of democracy, or the voting systems used in their nation.
People Power (Lesson 3)
Students will explore the role of voting by preparing for and participating in a debate.
Campaigning (Lesson 4)
Students will learn about political campaigning and will explore what influences people to vote.
Campaign Planning (Lesson 5)
Students will work together to develop a campaign that encourages young people to register to vote.
Democracy in Action (Lesson 6)
Students will present their voter registration campaigns, reflect on what makes a successful campaign, and have the opportunity to register to vote.