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Election Activity Bundle

Name: Election Activity Bundle
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Everything you need to hold a class election (2 activity and 5 resource PDFs), including full preferential voting assisted by excellent AEC resources which allow you to print customised ballot papers, etc. Students run a political campaign, whilst learning about Australia’s electoral system and its contribution to the world’s democratic history. Candidates negotiate with the teacher to offer an election promise they can deliver if they are elected (such as a class party, a day without homework, or something else).

These resources align with Year 4, 5 and 6 Australian Curriculum History, Civics and Citizenship and HASS.

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	Activity: Running a Class Election This activity is designed to give students a first-hand example of Australian democracy, whilst exploring some of the historical aspects of our democratic process, including the use of secret ballot, ballot boxes, election officers and preferential voting.	1
	Activity: Show of Hands This resource is designed to complement the Running A Class Election activity and gives a brief historical overview of voting by a show of hands, as well as a quick activity developed to encourage students to think about the advantages and disadvantages of this method of voting.	1
	Resource: Australia’s Secret Ballot Australia made a huge contribution to democracy worldwide by developing a secret ballot system that ensured the privacy and security of all voters and their votes. This resource gives a historical overview of the development of this system in Australia, and its use internationally.	1
	Resource: Preferential Voting The Running A Class Election activity uses preferential voting because this system of counting votes is used in Australian federal and state elections. Many voters find preferential voting potentially confusing - this resource, especially when used with the Running A Class Election activity, will help students to understand how the system works from the inside.	1
	Resource: Political Issues There are many issues which can become the focus of political campaigns. This resource describes some examples of political issues (and slogans), which are either in the news, or often raised as areas of concern, as well as some issues that students might find important (such as homework and free dress).	1
	Resource: Environmental Issues There are many issues which can become the focus of political campaigns. This resource describes some examples of environmental issues (and slogans), which are either in the news, or often raised as areas of concern.	1
	Resource: Political Campaign This resource introduces students to the political campaign. This resource complements the resource Running a Class Election.	1