Interactive whiteboard resources
Help students unpack Parliament with these interactive guides for the front of the classroom - ideal for electronic whiteboards and classroom projectors.
An introduction to Parliament (level 1)Key stage 2
Zoom into the House of Lords and the House of Commons chambers, take a quiz on the role of the monarch and explore how the UK is governed by building your own interactive diagram.
A basic guide to Parliament's three parts and the difference between Parliament and government.
- Resource will open in a new, full-screen window for optimum use on whiteboards
Teacher's notes for level 1
Aims
To introduce the three parts of Parliament: the Commons, the Lords and the monarch.
To illustrate the difference between Parliament and the government, and to show how the government is formed from MPs and Lords.
Level 1 features simpler language, fewer hotspots in the chambers, easier questions and fewer steps in the diagram-building activity.
Learning outcomes
- What democracy is, and about the basic institutions that support it [locally and] nationally (KS2 Citizenship, 2g)
Teacher's guide
A simple walkthrough guide for making the most of level 1.
Usage
This resource is designed as a classroom presentation tool. It has been optimised for use on interactive whiteboards, but can also be used on a standard projector.
Requires Flash player 9 or above and Javascript to be enabled.
An introduction to Parliament (level 2)Key stage 3
Introduce your students to Parliament's three parts, and explore the differences between Parliament and government by adding politicians, ministries and political parties to your own interactive diagram.
An intermediate-level guide to Parliament and government.
- Resource will open in a new, full-screen window for optimum use on whiteboards
Teacher's notes for level 2
Aims
To introduce the three parts of Parliament: the Commons, the Lords and the monarch.
To illustrate the difference between Parliament and the government, and to show how the government is formed from MPs and Lords.
Learning outcomes
- Understanding and exploring the roles of citizens and parliament in holding government and those in power to account (KS3 Citizenship, 1.1d)
- Key features of parliamentary democracy and government in the constituent parts of the UK and at local level, including voting and elections (KS3 Citizenship, 3c)
Teacher's guide
A simple walkthrough guide for making the most of level 2.
Usage
This resource is designed as a classroom presentation tool. It has been optimised for use on interactive whiteboards, but can also be used on a standard projector.
Requires Flash player 9 or above and Javascript to be enabled.
An introduction to Parliament (level 3)Key stage 4 +
Discover who's who and what's where in the Commons and Lords chambers and explore how lobbyists, campaigners and the media relate to Parliament in your own interactive diagram.
An advanced-level guide to Parliament and government.
- Resource will open in a new, full-screen window for optimum use on whiteboards
Teacher's notes for level 3
Aims
To introduce the three parts of Parliament: the Commons, the Lords and the monarch.
To illustrate the difference between Parliament and the government, and to show how the government is formed from MPs and Lords.
Level 3 features higher-level language, more hotspots in the chambers, harder questions and more steps in the diagram-building activity.
Learning outcomes
- Understanding and exploring the roles of citizens and parliament in holding government and those in power to account (KS4 Citizenship, 1.1d)
- The operation of parliamentary democracy within the UK (KS4 Citizenship, 3e)
- Know the responsibilities government departments and other levels of government have for specific public services (Uniformed Public Services BTEC: Government, Policies and the Public Services)
- Features of a Representative Democracy (AQA Government and Politics, AS Module 3)
- Governing the UK (Edexcel Government and Politics, Unit 2)
Teacher's guide
A simple walkthrough guide for making the most of level 3.
Usage
This resource is designed as a classroom presentation tool. It has been optimised for use on interactive whiteboards, but can also be used on a standard projector.
Requires Flash player 9 or above and Javascript to be enabled.
Booking and enquiries
Education Service
Houses of Parliament
London SW1A 2TT
020 7219 4496