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Élections Québec offers a broad range of educational resources that teach and explain the various aspects of democracy.
Are you an elementary or secondary school teacher and want to introduce the concepts of democracy in your classroom? Would you like to introduce our democratic institutions to young people or adults? Are you a parent looking to have fun with your family while teaching them about the principles of democracy? Here’s a list of educational resources that are available to meet your needs.
If you have any comments on a resource, or would like to suggest ideas for democracy-related activities, please contact the Democracy education department by email or share your experiences on Facebook.
Vote for me!
An activity to stimulate thought and discussion about the importance of learning about different candidates during elections. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program but can be used in other educational settings.
Type: Educational activity
Voting: a step that counts!
An activity that allows young people aged 18 to 35 to talk about the right to vote and to create an advertisement to get these people to go vote. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program but can be used in other educational settings.
Type: Educational activity
So many ways to get involved
An activity teaching the different ways of getting involved in the community in a fun and educational manner. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program but can be used in other educational settings.
Type: Educational activity
Clever and knowledgeable
Activity allowing students to become familiar with various sources of information and to learn to think critically about a range of news sources, especially during an election campaign. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program but can be done at any time using information sources that address local issues.
Type: Educational activity
Operation simulation: Are you ready?
An activity to learn how a polling station works and the roles of the different people who work there. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program. It also allows young people to reflect on whether they are ready to make an informed and responsible decision.
Type: Educational activity
Mum’s the word!
Activity to better understand the concept of representative democracy, which is a cornerstone of our political system. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program but can be used in other educational settings.
Type: Educational activity
Weighing the issues
An activity to discuss local issues and the importance of learning about candidates in an election. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program. Its goal is to help young people make an informed choice.
Type: Educational activity
Analyzing the results of the poll
An activity that compares the results of an election simulation to those of the official election. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program . It is carried out following an election simulation for young people.
Type: Educational activity
Special feature Le Curieux: Provincial elections
Educational resource kit on how provincial elections work. Although it was created for the 2022 provincial general elections, it can be used at any time to explain the importance of provincial elections in the context of our democracy.
Type: Educational file
Special feature Le Curieux: Municipal elections
An educational resource kit on the role of municipalities and the conduct of municipal elections. Although it was created for the 2021 municipal general elections, it can be used at any time to explain the importance of municipal elections in the context of our democracy.
Type: Educational file