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Representation: Elections

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Students study and examine how elections are conducted in Australia. In this representation lesson plan, students make comparisons regarding systems of voting. Students explore the three levels of government and discuss federal elections. Students then elicit the preferential voting system and discuss outcome.

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australian government, federal parliament, political elections, systems of voting, social studies
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Year
2008

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