Democracy, Community and Me School Incursion

Democracy, Community & Me

Bring democracy into your classroom! Students learn about how rules, laws and local government support a community for everyone.

Students explore the fundamentals of democracy and government in Australia. They examine the difference between rules and laws and how they are made to benefit the community.

Students stand for mock-election to the local government while learning about preferential voting and absolute majorities. They participate in a local government council meeting role play, with costumes and props, to illustrate how local rules and laws are made for the community. Students take the role of Councillors and residents to contribute their opinions to the debate and to get to grips with the democratic process.

Follow-up resources and professional learning certificates are provided for all attending teachers.

Suitable for Year 3 and Year 4. View curriculum links here.

This incursion is designed for students in Year 3 and Year 4. We recommend students in Year 5 and Year 6 participate in our Parliament Process incursion, or our Parliament Day experience.

 
 

Important Information

  • The incursion runs for 80-90 minutes.

  • Group sizes are limited to a maximum of 35 students per session.

  • We can run a maximum of three sessions per day.

  • We require a large, open indoor area in which to run the incursion. About the size of a double classroom is ideal.

  • We will need one chair per student.

  • We will need access to a digital screen, such as a TV to plug our laptop into.

  • We require access to the incursion location 45 to 60 minutes before the start time to begin setting up.

  • We request to be in one location for the day as setup can take some time.

  • Teachers are responsible for supervision of students at all times.

  • Attending teachers will be provided with professional learning certificates.

  • Sessions are $380 plus GST. Please see our pricing page or contact us for more information.

  • This incursion is designed for students in Year 3 and Year 4. We recommend students in Year 5 and Year 6 participate in our Parliament Process incursion or our Parliament Day experience.

  • Looking for a virtual program? See our Virtual Democracy, Community and Me incursion.