TLF ID M025778
Discover how bills—proposed laws—are introduced, debated and voted on in the House of Representatives by turning your class into a Parliament and doing it yourself! This lesson plan outlines the steps to run a role play in the classroom and includes a video illustrating the process, teacher notes, class preparation and plans for making key props such as the mace, dispatch box and ceremonial gowns for the Clerk and Serjeant-at-arms roles. The resource also includes guidance on preparing debates and suggestions to extend the role play.