Description
The purpose of this election simulation is to introduce students to the basic principles of a real election. Students are invited to choose a mascot that will best represent the spirit of their class by voting by secret ballot for one of the five candidates: Charlie the Raven, Desneiges the Polar Bear, Max the Walrus, Neevee the Caribou or Sam the Grey Wolf.
Objectives
- Experiencing democratic decision-making
- Experiencing voting
Documents and links
Features
- Type of resource: Learning activity kit, Video
- Target audiences: School staff
- Learning Levels: Preschool, Elementary (cycle 1), Elementary (cycle 2)
- Subjects: French, Français, Science and technology, Geography, history and citizenship education (elementary), Culture and citizenship in Québec
- Themes: Democracy, Elections, Democratic values
- Author: Élections Canada, Élections Territoires du Nord-Ouest, Élections Nunavut
Additional information
To order the physical resource kit: Order your civic education resources