Taster session 2012

This document provides an overview of an A Level Government and Politics taster day session. It includes an introduction and icebreaker for students, an outline of the course units to be studied, and a sample topic on political participation and democracy. It describes different methods of learning and involvement in politics beyond voting. Students participate in an activity to identify real and fake pressure groups and discuss reasons for joining such groups. The session aims to introduce students to the subject and generate discussion through group activities and debates.