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Teach Youth about Voting and the POlicital Process

Promote and teach youth early about political knowledge: Voting and levels of government. Knowing more about the state affairs of your country helps an individual to become more aware about the nation's issues and in return, ignite a spark to make positive changes.

How might this help your community?

Teach the importance of voting and understanding the significance of the different levels of government to students. Show the youth through this project that becoming leaders of their lives starts from being knowledgeable about how the government affects their living.
Many young people are unaware of how our government works (for example, why provincial elections are important). It would introduce kids to this topic at a young age, allowing them to start following local politics and having friendly political debates.

TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE

Elementary schools
A couple times in October

Suggested Action Plan

Contact the schools who would be interested in participating . Schedule a date for the event.
Create and print a flyer to advertise in and outside of the schools to inform the students about the upcoming event.
Create a visual presentation.
Gather all the additional materials you might need (fake ballots and booth, prizes for trivia).
Prepare a list or package of resources for students to continue their learning after the event.
Run the event!

POTENTIAL RESOURCES

✓A place to have your event

✓ Flyers to print out (around $10)

✓ Prizes ($20)

✓ Additional materials ($60)

HELPFUL LINKS

Understanding the elections: https://electionsanddemocracy.ca/canadas-elections/canadas-election-process/elections-step-step

Information about the different levels of Government: https://www.ola.org/en/visit-learn/teach-learn-play/levels-government#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20levels%20of,its%20own%20set%20of%20responsibilities.

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