Democracy: People Power Around Us
Discovering how we make decisions together Learning about fairness and having a say Year 3 Social Studies
What is Democracy?
Democracy means 'people power' Everyone gets to have a say We make decisions together It's about being fair to everyone
Democracy in Our Classroom
Think about decisions we make together How do we choose class monitors? What about picking games at lunch? Share your ideas with a partner
Voting: Making Choices Together
Voting is how we choose in democracy Everyone's vote counts the same The choice with the most votes wins We respect everyone's choice
Democracy vs No Democracy
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Where Do We See Democracy?
Think about these places: At home with your family In your classroom In your local community Can you think of examples?
Australian Democracy
Australia is a democracy We vote for our leaders Everyone over 18 can vote Our leaders make decisions for the country
Remember This
"Democracy means everyone has a voice and everyone's voice matters."