Use this short animation to introduce your students to the House of Commons, or recap prior knowledge. It explores the history, role, work and membership of the Commons and how it holds the government to account.

https://www.parliament.uk/education/teaching-resources-lesson-plans/mp-for-a-week-game/mp-for-a-week/ MP For A Week is a multi-level online game that aims to help students develop their political literacy. Students take on the political dilemmas faced by a backbench MP. Players can give speeches in debates, vote on laws, go to constituency events and take part in committee inquiries. Re-playable with three levels of curriculum-linked content, the game also features videos of real MPs giving game tips and explaining how Parliament works. Teachers can also access every game activity individually (currently over 150), a game guide and teachers’ notes.