RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS
If you are a school administrator or teacher looking for materials, modules, videos and other resources related to parliaments, political parties and elections, you may find the below resources helpful:
AGES 5 – 10
PILLARS OF FREEDOM
A Canadian animated multi-platform series that includes a series of short videos and web-based games to allow students to consider multiple issues related to freedom and human rights.
I’M JUST A BILL
From the 1970’s and a part of a series of short videos broadcast on ABC TV during Saturday morning cartoons. The information is still relevant and applies beyond the United States.
AGES 11 – 16
CRASH COURSE ON GOVERNMENT POLITICS
An American video series from PBS that provides information on many aspects of the political system in a fun, light-hearted way.
MP FOR A WEEK
The UK Parliament has produced an interactive game to enable students to better understand the challenges related to being a Member of Parliament. Though focused on the UK system, it is broadly applicable to many other countries and political systems.
ALL AGES
AUSTRALIA PARLIAMENT EDUCATION OFFICE
The Federal Parliament of Australia has a unit specifically focused on the development and distribution of learning materials related to the Parliament and its interaction with citizens. This includes a significant number of videos and teaching modules.
PARLIAMENT OF CANADA SCHOOL RESOURCE GUIDE
The Parliament of Canada has online resources and a guide in pdf format that allows teachers to access information and materials related to politics in Canada.