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Should voting be mandatory? | And That's Why I'm Right

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In this lesson you will learn about the meaning of democracy and the need for rules. You will see a student discussing these topics and then have the opportunity to do an activity which will give you the opportunity to discuss what you have learned.

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Resource: Can democracy survive the biggest global election year in history?

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Resource: Can democracy survive the biggest global election year in history?

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Resource 2: Democracy and the Constitution

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Resource 2: Democracy and the Constitution

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This lesson details the articles in the Constitution and explains how living in a democracy gives you certain rights which are protected under the Constitution. http://education.oireachtas.ie/democracy/how-democracy-works-in-ireland-and-the-constitution/

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This lesson details the articles in the Constitution and explains how living in a democracy gives you certain rights which are protected under the Constitution. http://education.oireachtas.ie/democracy/how-democracy-works-in-ireland-and-the-constitution/ © Uploaded on Tuesday 22nd of September 2015

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In this lesson you will learn about voting and why it is important in a democracy. You will see examples of how close elections have been in the past and do activities to show your understanding of the topic. http://education.oireachtas.ie/voting/your-vote/

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In this lesson you will learn about voting and why it is important in a democracy. You will see examples of how close elections have been in the past and do activities to show your understanding of the topic. http://education.oireachtas.ie/voting/your-vote/ © Uploaded on Tuesday 22nd of September 2015

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In this lesson you will learn about the different types of elections and see the difference between elections and referendums. You will also have the opportunity to hold your own election. http://education.oireachtas.ie/voting/who-can-vote-and-types-of-elections/

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In this lesson you will learn about the different types of elections and see the difference between elections and referendums. You will also have the opportunity to hold your own election. http://education.oireachtas.ie/voting/who-can-vote-and-types-of-elections/ © Uploaded on Tuesday 22nd of September 2015

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Resource: National Youth Council of Ireland: Democracy and Participation

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Democracy and Participation - National Youth Council of Ireland

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NYCI Policy Proposals NYCI calls on Government to bring forward a referendum to extend voting rights to young people aged 16 and 17 in Dáil and […]

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Video 1: Video 1 strand 3 Democracy Strand 3.11 and 3.5

Video 2: Links with strand 1 Human Rights 1.1 1.3 and 2.8

Rights and Responsibilities: Is our constitution different from other countries? Eg. LGBTQI+ Communities Right to Marriage...not all minorities are recognised. Look at other constitutions/rights in other countries Saudi Arabia

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3.6 discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the democratic process

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3.3 describe democratic structures for decision-making at local and national government levels

3.4 use the correct terminology to describe Irish and European democratic institutions, structures, political parties and roles

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This lesson describes how laws start out as Bills and the different stages of a bill before it becomes an Act.

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3.6 discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the democratic process

3.12 explore the role of different media in generating information and news and assess the pros and cons of each

3.3 describe democratic structures for decision-making at local and national government levels 3.4 use the correct terminology to describe Irish and European democratic institutions, structures, political parties and roles 3.5 compare two or more systems of government, taking particular note of the ways in which the stat

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This lesson discusses the need for rules and laws and gives students the opportunity to think about what life would be like without rules and laws. http://education.oireachtas.ie/rules-laws/the-need-for-rules-laws/

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Integration of strands-

1.1, 1.3- human rights, responsibilities

2.11 examine a camp. for change

2.8 identify one person with power and influence

2.9 consequence on peoples lives

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Questions before watching the video to get the students thinking about who can vote in Irish elections

Questions from watching the videos (hook)

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Posters on Quotes

15 Inspirational Quotes to Get You Excited About Voting (globalcitizen.org)

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Ariana Grande Encourages Voter Registration During Sweetener Tour | Billboard News

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Meaning of democracy

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3.4 parties and roles

3.6 democratic process

Role of the media in democracy

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1.1 rights and responsibilities

1.10 promote and defend human rights

2.4 sustainable strategies

2.6 root causes of poverty

2.7 development

2.8 person or an institution effecting change

2.9 impacts on people's lives

2.10 responding to a challenge

2.11 campaign for change

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3.3

describe democratic structures for decision-making at local and national government levels

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use the correct terminology to describe Irish and European democratic institutions, structures, political parties and roles

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compare two or more systems of government, taking particular note of the ways in which the state interacts with its citizens, and citizens can shape their state

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identify laws that directly relate to their lives

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explain how laws are made, enforced and evolve over time

3.11

investigate how individuals or groups have used the law to bring about change in society

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discuss what it means to be human and to live in a community with rights and responsibilities

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explain the hierarchy of human needs and how this relates to human rights

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identify one person and one institution with power and influence in the world today, explaining the role of each

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Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage

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Resource: Ecolution Podcast from RTE Jnr on Young People are Powerful

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For the last episode of the season we visit the Oireachtas to witness the historic moment when the Children and Young People's Assembly on Biodiversity Loss presented their 58 recommendations to the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action. True proof of the power we can wield when we work together.