How to be prime minister and survive grade five
Explore how a parliament works and how students can participate in democracy.
How to be prime minister and survive grade five, by Carla Fitzgerald, talks about our parliamentary system, the importance of youth voice and being media literate.
Use these resources to explore how a parliament works and how students can participate in democracy.
Resources
How to be prime minister and survive grade five – activity sheet
Activities include thinking about what issues are important to young people, designing a persuasive image and writing a speech.
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