Comparative Politics: Electoral Systems
Compare majoritarian and proportional systems through case studies.
Materials
6 materials1
Opening question slide
2
Worked example slides
2
Slides
2
Countdown timer slide
3
Task cards
4
Wrap-up question slide
Lesson plan
4 phases, 76 minGoal
Students can compare majoritarian and proportional systems and explain how each shapes party competition.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects comparative politics: electoral systems to what students already know.
10 min
class
Opening question slide
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
24 min
class
Worked example slides
Slides
Countdown timer slide
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
32 min
pair
Task cards
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
10 min
single
Wrap-up question slide
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Ratings & comments
Thanks for sharing this! Bookmarking for next term.
A year down worked for me with the reading swapped for the summary version.
Noted, I will add a timing warning to the description.
Please do share the translation, that would help a lot of us.
Ran it twice this term with very different groups and it held up both times. That is rare.
Good to know the hook travels — I will try that.
The differentiation notes are what sold me — I could stretch the fast finishers without writing anything extra.
Same here — back-to-back is the way to go.