Wondering how to support political thinking, collaboration and democratic participation? We will explore two activities at the heart of political participation. In Does Voting Matter?, students participate in a series of voting simulations that help them to experience the effects of voting and understand political perspectives. In Civic Action: Then and Now, students analyze a model for civic action that engages them in thinking about objectives and results. We will explore these two lessons through discussion and sharing of best practices in political thinking.
Presenter: Rachel Collishaw, Elections Canada
Audience: Civics and citizenship teachers, grades 10-12
Duration: 1 hour, plus 30 minutes for Q & A