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Teaching Resources

Teachers
If you are a teacher who wants to introduce local government issues and local elections into your curriculum and lesson plans, the Justice Education Society has developed a website called Being an Active Citizen: Law, Government and Community Engagement in BC. The website provides detailed lesson plans and student activity resources that you can download for your class. 

Parents
If you are a parent of a future voter, teach by example. Whether you vote or not sends a message to your kids. 
 
Here are some ideas for you to consider in teaching your children about the election process:
  • Take your kids to the polls. Make election night about taking a family walk to the voting place, saying hello to your neighbours, and reinforcing a feeling of community.  (Note however that only very young children in your care would be permitted in the voting booth with you.)
  • Talk about the candidates and what they stand for.
  • Explain the voting process in simple terms. Emphasize it’s about making a choice. 
  • Don’t just limit conversations to election time. 
  • Once your child is 18 years of age, encourage them to work at a voting place.