Democratic Voting Systems - Social Studies - Grade 12 - Political and Economic Systems Theory

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How can I improve the understanding of first past the post and proportional representation through Technology? - Activities to teach students the difference between the first past the post and proportional representation electoral systems.
Democratic Voting Systems	Social Studies \| Grade 12

Curriculum

Political and Economic Systems Theory (Democracy)

Method(s) of Assessment
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ICT Outcomes
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Introduction

Activities to teach students the difference between the first past the post and proportional representation electoral systems.

Activity 1

This animated explanation clarifies the difference between First Past the Post versus Proportional Representation.

Activity 2

Online descriptions of the election platforms of five political parties for use in activity 3.

Activity 3

An interactive message board your class can use to respond to your questions on the five political parties.

Activity 4

This simulation allows for an in-class mock election to compare the first past the post and proportional representation systems.

Developed with Tim Carlson, 2005