by admin | Oct 27, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Elections
If you want to have a mock election in class – with polling booths, a presiding officer and a ballot box – here’s something to get you started, an editable Polling Information Card for each pupil. Source: Karen Browne (.doc file 27.5KB) Download...
by admin | Oct 20, 2011 | 5th/6th, Powerpoint, SPHE
Powerpoint presentation explaining the Presidential Election 2011 and the Proportional Representation (PR) voting system that is used to elect the president. Source: Paddy O’Shea (.ppt file 1.62MB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only...
by admin | Oct 1, 2011 | Elections
Classroom posters of the seven candidates for the Presidential election to take place on October 27th. Each poster contains the name, photograph and party affiliation of each candidate. (.pdf file 983KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only...
by admin | Oct 1, 2011 | Resources Websites
Áras Kids is the children’s website for Áras an Uachtaráin. Considering the publicity associated with the presidential election at the moment, it might be an opportune time to introduce pupils to the residence of the president. The website has two sections...
by admin | Sep 29, 2011 | 5th/6th, Elections, SPHE
This nine-page booklet, compiled by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, gives lots of information surrounding the Presidency in Ireland – the Office of President, the nomination process, the poll, the voting arrangements, the count...