Yr11 L2a: Investigating our local MPs

In this lesson we will be:

• identifying some of our local (regional + parliamentary constituency) elected representatives
• investigating what MPs actually do!
• researching the role of Parliament

There are three blog posts for this lesson; you can access each via the links at the bottom of posts.

Can you name the local MP? Do you know which party he represents?

Use the links provided to help answer these questions.

Research What MPs Do

Backbencher Kris Hopkins MP campaigning/conducting PR

We all have a rough idea of what MPs are and what they do ... but what exactly does their job involve, and how do you become an MP?!


You will find below a simple explanation of what an MP is from the Wiki, plus further sample resources to help you investigate the role of MPs.


Your task today is to:

1. in small groups answer one or more of the following question
2. Your answer must be clear and in your own words, not just copy/pasted.
3. Start your answer by copy/pasting in the question!
4. Where you have used any direct quotes from a website use "", and put the URL (www...) in brackets like this (SOURCE: www.url.com)
5. Highlight any terminology you've come across in a list at the bottom of your answer
6. There is likely to be overlap between some answers!
7. share your answers electronically with 1 or more groups, and electronically share any answers they have
8. ...until you've got answers to all the questions!