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Toolbox
Educational resources
To order hard copies of any of these materials download our catalogue or phone 0845 8500 501.
Eye spy poster
This poster and activity gets people thinking about the different ways politics impacts on their local area.
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Activity sheet: English, Welsh
Political problem pages
Which democratic institution is responsible for what? This activity looks at a number of people from across the UK and how democracy, from local government to the European Union, affects them.
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Posters: England; Wales; Scotland; Northern Ireland
Explanation sheets: Wales; Scotland; Northern Ireland
Step by step voting
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Many people are unsure about what happens once they step into a polling station. This activity helps them to understand the voting process.
Download: England; Wales; Scotland; Northern Ireland
Democracy tree
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The democracy tree illustrates all the different democratic institutions that affect us.
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Area specific versions: Wales: English or Welsh; Scotland; Northern Ireland
All about parish and town councils
Information for anyone wanting to know more about parish and town councils and the role of local councillors. Hard copies of this booklet can be ordered from the National Assocaition of Local Councils on 020 7637 1865.
Political snakes and ladders
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This game is based on traditional snakes and ladders but with a political twist: players go up the yellow electoral pencil and fall off the electoral register. Question time, swingometer, and ballot box squares add to the fun, making it an interactive and enjoyable learning experience.
We have a three by three meter version of the game which you can borrow by calling 0845 8500 501 and quote code DP8.PSL
Alternatively we have a smaller version you can download and play.
Download: Instructions, game board, question cards, ballot box cards
European floor map
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Learn about the politics and geography of the European Union with our giant European floor map. The map can be used alongside a number of interactive activities.
If you would like to borrow the game call 0845 8500 501 and quote code DP8.EU
Alternatively we have a smaller version you can download and play.
Download: Instructions, game board, playing cards, colour indicator, EU flags
Have your say DVD
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This light and humorous short film covers why you'd want to register, and how to fill in the electoral registration form. Its ideal for use in schools, training sessions or community groups. It's aimed primarily at young people, or people with lower literacy levels, but also has subtitles in 14 different languages and a BSL version so is accessible to all.
To order the DVD, please call our orderline on 0845 8500 501 and quote code EC11.
Please also see our Democracy Cookbook, an extensive educational tool covering our democratic institutions and electoral processes.
