From local ballots to national referendums, this category unpacks how power is won, transferred, and sometimes challenged in democratic systems around the world. Lessons connect real elections and political events to durable concepts like representation, legitimacy, and accountability to give students the tools to analyze any democracy, anywhere.
Democracy and Elections Lesson Plans:
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Japan’s First Mayor to Take Maternity Leave Lesson Plan
When Japan’s youngest female mayor announced maternity leave, she exposed a system with no rule for the situation. This classroom-ready lesson turns that debate into…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns Lesson Plan
In June 2026, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned less than two years after a landslide win and without losing an election. This ready-to-teach lesson…
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Comparing Independence Movements Lesson Plan
Four regions, one question: who gets to decide whether part of a country can leave? Students examine Scotland, Catalonia, Quebec, and Alberta to understand why…
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Nepal’s Gen-Z Revolution Lesson Plan
In 2025, Nepal’s Gen Z took to the streets after the government banned social media… and brought down a Prime Minister. Six months later, a…
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How democratic is your country? – EIU Democracy Index lesson plan
After eight years of decline, global democracy scores stabilised in 2025 – but what does that actually mean? This differentiated lesson for grades 6-12 uses…
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Peru’s Disrupted 2026 Election Lesson Plan
What happens when you can’t trust the results of an election, and how can you build that trust back? Peru’s 2026 election hit turbulence before…
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Hungary Election 2026 Lesson Plan
Hungary’s 2026 election ended 16 years of Orbán’s rule in a historic landslide. Three differentiated readings explore legitimacy, power, sovereignty and what truly makes an…
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Thailand Election and Constitutional Referendum Lesson Plan
Thailand voted yes to a new constitution — but does a yes vote mean the people are truly in charge? A differentiated lesson on sovereignty…
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Iran Protests Lesson Plan
Included in this lesson: Lesson Sources and Further Reading Amnesty International – What Happened at the Protests in Iran? Reuters – Iran President says Trump,…