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Directory of democracy education resources

Élections Québec shares this directory to help you find educational resources on democracy. You will find a variety of resources developed by different organizations.

We are not responsible for educational resources distributed by other organizations. They assume full responsibility for their content.

If you have any comments on this directory or would like to suggest democracy-related educational resources, contact the Service de l’éducation à la démocratie by email.

State and justice throughout history

An educational kit with PowerPoint presentations and exercises to introduce the legal aspect of laws, rights and freedoms, and the exercise of citizenship as part of the history and citizenship education program.

Type: Learning activity kit

Author: Éducaloi

Vote for me!

An activity to stimulate thought and discussion concerning the importance of learning about different candidates during elections. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program. It contributes to the fight against disinformation in the electoral context.

Type: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

Voting: a step that counts!

 An activity that allows to discuss voting rights of young people aged 18 to 35 and 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: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

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: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

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: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

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: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

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: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

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: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

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: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

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: Thematic file

Author: Le Curieux, Élections Québec

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 general municipal elections, it can be used at any time to explain the importance of municipal elections in the context of our democracy.

Type: Thematic file

Author: Le Curieux, Élections Québec

Which election?

An educational resource with three activities on voting eligibility criteria, what each of the three levels of government is responsible for and the different electoral maps. Includes a teacher’s guide and two short videos on the various themes.

Type: Learning activity kit, Video

Author: Élections Canada, Élections Québec

What is my involvement profile?

Activity on the different forms of involvement including a questionnaire allowing participants to determine their involvement profile. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program, but can be used in other educational settings.

Type: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

The art of making a democratic decision

Educational activity involving a scenario where participants can experiment, as a team, with the art of making a democratic decision.

Type: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

A close look at democracy

Crossword puzzle on vocabulary associated with provincial elections. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program, but can be used in other educational settings.

Type: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

Find the word

An activity that introduces participants to the words used during an election day and challenges them to connect each word with its definition.

Type: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

Federal, provincial and municipal: Which level of government does what?

An introduction to the different levels of government and their respective roles. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program, but can be used in other educational settings.

Type: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

The levels game

An introduction to the different levels of government and their respective roles that also teaches how government affects our daily lives. This activity is taken from the Voters in Training election simulation program, but can be used in other educational settings.

Type: Learning activity

Author: Élections Québec

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