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PR System of Voting- Activity

Added: 26 Oct 2016 Contributor: Tara Fitzharris Resource type: Lesson Plan

In this group work activity students examine the PR system of voting by examining mock ballot papers for a student council election. This is a useful activity for the teaching of ESD to Junior Cycle students

How it maps to the curriculum

JC
CSPE

Strand: 3. Exploring Democracy

Strand unit: 3.1 The Meaning of Democracy

Suggestions for use: This could be used as a group work activity. The teacher may act as a facilitator, to enhance students understanding of the PR system of voting and the democratic procedures used in schools when choosing people as representatives to the student council

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  • Language: English
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