Volume 3: DIY Classroom Activities

Explore five classroom activities drawn from volume three, designed for easy download and use in teaching. These resources support reflection and practice in building democratic learning environments, strengthening civic learning, and fostering student engagement and active citizenship in the classroom.

Strengthening Civic Education and Cultural Identity (Brazil)

This project uses discussion, data analysis, and debate to explore Black history and culture while reflecting on racism, representation, and human rights. The project concludes in student reflection and a public display of their work.

Author: Maribel Alves Fierro Sevilla

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Debating on Politics (Italy)

This activity is a classroom debate tournament where students prepare and exchange arguments on civic and societal issues. It ends with teacher feedback and student reflection on their learning and participation.

Author: Tatiana Arrigoni

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Let Our Voice Against Gender Violence Be Heard! Flashmob (Italy)

This project is a student-led flash mob raising awareness of gender-based violence. Students research, plan, and create the event, which culminates in a public performance involving the school community and families.

Author: Tiziana Morgante

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A Debate on Voting and Elections (Slovenia)

This activity builds public speaking and critical thinking through structured debates on civic issues like voting rights, ballot secrecy, and media fairness. Students research sources, prepare evidence-based arguments, and participate in timed debates.

Author: Eva Klemenčič Mirazchiyski

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A Classroom Role-Play Activity: Understanding the Social Ladder (The Netherlands)

This role-play activity explores inequality through a “social ladder” exercise where students assume different roles and respond to scenarios. It ends with discussion and reflection on social inequality.

Author: Remmert Daas

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These classroom activities are part of the third volume of IEA Research for Educators. Explore all other resources from this series to access evidence-based strategies, and get practical guidance for the classroom.

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