Any resources suitable for Primary kids explaining basic politics/democracy?

[mankyscotslass]

For DS, age 9 in YR5.

He knows what an MP is, I've explained about elections and parties and parliament, but I don't think I did it very well or clearly, and he absorbs written info much better.

Thanks.

there used to be an usborne book about politics for children. also, if you. Google parliament, there is an education section.

dd2 has used bits from this website for a project on parliament www.parliament.uk/education/online-resources/printed-resources/

Why not take him to the Houses of Parliament? I think (but please check) that you can get free tickets if you write to your MP.

Thanks for all the ideas!

We might be able to stretch to a trip to London later in the year, but finances very tight at the moment. It's a good idea though.

DS is actually interviewing our local MP with a few of his classmates in the next couple of weeks - hence the questions. I never knew they could get us tickets to parliament!

I'll look up the links and books later. Thanks again.

Try Andrew Marr's book "who's in charge".

Yes "who's in charge" is good. It's not by Andrew Marr - just the foreword. It's a Dorling Kindersley so very illustrated and good for dipping in to.

Oops, sorry!

Thanks again - He is so excited about doing this interview and wants to be prepared!

One of the best sites around is news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/uk/the_mip_files/newsid_2826000/2826213.stm

mrz, that's brilliant, thanks.

Our MP is not going to know what hit him, being questioned by 10 YR5's - kids can spot bullshit at 100yds!