The game is set around the occasion of the State Opening of Parliament. It encourages students to step behind the scenes in the Palace of Westminster on the day of the Queen’s Speech.
Along the way students will visit various locations and learn about key parliamentary functions and processes.
- In the Royal Gallery, students will learn about the long history of the UK Parliament and the role of the monarch.
- In the House of Lords chamber, students will learn about membership of the House of Lords and how laws are made.
- In Central Lobby, students will learn about public access to Parliament and the history of votes for all.
- In the House of Commons chamber, students will learn about democracy and how debates are carried out.
Learning outcomes
Key skills
- Literacy – textual feedback is regularly available on students’ choices to help them practice their reading skills while learning about Parliament.
- Communication – the game encourages students to think about the role of debate in the UK Parliament. It points out the importance of listening to everyone’s opinions and respecting the views of others.
Key content
- The UK is a democracy; MPs are elected to their positions.
- Discussion and debate are central to the way Parliament works.
- Parliament makes laws that affect everyone.
- Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the monarch.
- Parliament works for you. Anyone can visit Parliament or watch what happens there on television.
Functions for students and teachers
The game has an over-arching narrative which students may wish to follow by ‘playing’ the rooms in the order above. Taking this option, students are invited to prepare Parliament for State Opening and the Queen’s Speech.
However, teachers can also shortcut straight to one of these rooms, to fit in with a relevant lesson plan. Simply choose ‘select a room’ on the opening screen to go straight to the location of your choice.