Democracy & ElectionsGrade 5 Social Studies for Kids

Candidates, campaigns, ballots and how a vote is won.

Democracy & Elections helps fifth graders learn how citizens choose their leaders. Kids learn about candidates, campaigns, secret ballots and majorities, and put the steps of an election in order.

  • Grade 5 · Ages 10–11
  • 1 lesson
  • 2 games
  • 4 practice questions
  • About 20 min
  • Learn it
  • The Why? question
  • Election Day
  • Election Day
  • Elections Quiz

Social Studies course · Grade 5

Democracy & Elections · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

Elections let citizens choose their leaders. Learn about candidates, campaigns, secret ballots and majorities, and put the steps of an election in order.

  • Election Day

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • How voting works

    Understanding elections prepares kids to become informed voters one day.

  • Fair decisions

    Secret ballots and majorities show how groups make fair choices.

  • Civic engagement

    Kids learn that their voice matters in their school and community.

Inside Democracy & Elections

How the Course Works

A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.

  1. Step 1 · Lesson

    Learn it

    A short read-aloud lesson in 5 steps.

  2. Step 2 · Think

    The Why? question

    Why are secret ballots important?

  3. Step 3 · Timeline game

    Election Day

    Order the steps of an election, then match the vocabulary.

  4. Step 4 · Matching game

    Election Day

    Order the steps of an election, then match the vocabulary.

  5. Step 5 · Quiz

    Elections Quiz

    4 questions to check what stuck.

Lesson preview

A Peek Inside the Lesson

This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.

In an election, citizens choose leaders or decide on ideas by voting.

Candidates are people who want to be chosen. They share their ideas in a campaign.

Voters mark a ballot, often in secret, so nobody can pressure them.

The votes are counted. Often the candidate with the majority (more than half) wins.

In many countries citizens can vote at 18. Some, like Brazil and Austria, allow voting at 16!

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

Hold a family election for a weekend activity or dinner. Let candidates give a short speech, then vote by secret ballot.

Talk About It

Why are secret ballots important?

  • Nobody can pressure you
  • You can vote honestly
  • It keeps elections fair

Practice

Grade 5 Social Studies Practice Questions

Real questions from Democracy & Elections. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.

  1. Question 1

    A person who wants to be elected is a…

    • A.Candidate
    • B.Ballot
    • C.Judge
    Show answer

    Candidate

  2. Question 2

    More than half of the votes is a…

    • A.Minority
    • B.Campaign
    • C.Majority
    Show answer

    Majority

  3. Question 3

    Why are ballots often secret?

    • A.To save paper
    • B.So nobody can pressure voters
    • C.So nobody votes
    Show answer

    So nobody can pressure voters

The full course has 4 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.

Democracy & Elections · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Democracy & Elections is a grade 5 social studies course for kids ages 10–11. That is Year 6 social studies in the UK and Year 5 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

Elections let citizens choose their leaders. Learn about candidates, campaigns, secret ballots and majorities, and put the steps of an election in order. Along the way they practice: Election Day.

How long does the course take?

About 20 minutes in total, split into 3 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

Yes. Democracy & Elections is one of the first 2 courses in Grade 5 Social Studies. Create a free parent account and your child can start right away.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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