Program Flyer: RACE For the PRESIDENCY seriesRequest this Program Now
Content Provider
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
Contact Information
PATSY PARTIN
chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu
2007 Terrace Place
Nashville, TN 37203
United States
Phone: (615) 322-6511
Fax: (615) 343-1145
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Best Practice, Social Studies/History, Political Science
Secondary Disciplines
Social Studies/History, Civics
Program Description
As presidential nominees crisscross America in pursuit of votes, this journey to the White House provides "teachable moments" for your students. Vanderbilt Virtual School presents 16 videoconferences with classroom-ready lesson plans in the Race for the Presidency series. These lessons will inform and engage your students in the presidential election process.Click on the title of each videoconference to find classroom-ready lessons that provide clear educational objectives, vocabulary, straightforward directions, national standards, pre-activities, post-activities, assessment strategies, and opportunities for reaching learners of all styles and abilities.By participating in the 16 “Race For the Presidency” videoconferences, teachers will have a unique opportunity to teach about presidential elections and the election process, the electoral college, current issues, the importance of making informed decisions, and the importance and privilege of voting.Seize these "teachable moments" and register early for the videoconference sessions as we encourage critical thinking on issues of the day and journey together in this Race For the Presidency.
Program Format
The presenter will discuss for 30 minutes using graphics as appropriate, and students will ask questions for 15-20 minutes.
Objectives
Students will:•Become aware of current political issues and arguments •Be able to understand generalizations about Democrats, Republicans, and Independents •Compare and contrast the platforms of the 2008 presidential candidates•Investigate the candidates and main issues from a previous election (2004) in American history
National Standards to which this program aligns
United States History Standard 31- Understands economic, social, and cultural developments in the contemporary United States. Benchmarks: Understands various influences on American culture; Understands how different groups attempted to achieve their goalsCivics Standard 11- Understands the role of diversity in American life and the importance of shared values, political beliefs, and civic beliefs in an increasingly diverse American society. Benchmarks:Knows a variety of forms of diversity in American societyKnows major conflicts in American society that have arisen from diversityKnows ways in which conflicts about diversity can be resolved in a peaceful manner that respects individual rights and promotes the common goodKnows basic values and principles that Americans shareKnows why it is important to the individual and society that Americans understand and act on their shared political values and principlesCivics Standard 18- Understands the role and importance of law in the American constitutional system and issues regarding the judicial protection of individual rights. Benchmarks: Understands the importance of the rule of law in establishing limits on both those who govern and the governed, protecting individual rights, and promoting the common good; Knows historical and contemporary examples of the rule of law; Understands current issues regarding judicial protection of the rights of individualsLanguage Arts Standard 8- Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning. Benchmarks: Plays a variety of roles in group discussions; Asks questions to seek elaboration and clarification of ideas; Listens in order to understand a speaker's topic, purpose, and perspective; Conveys a clear main point when speaking to others and stays on the topic being discussedUnited States History Standard 31- Understands economic, social, and cultural developments in the contemporary United States. Benchmarks: Understands the influence of social change and the entertainment industry in shaping views on art, gender, and culture; Understands major contemporary social issues and the groups Civics Standard 11- Understands the role of diversity in American life and the importance of shared values, political beliefs, and civic beliefs in an increasingly diverse American society.Benchmarks: Knows examples of conflicts stemming from diversity, and understands how some conflicts have been managed and why some of them have not yet been successfully resolved; Knows why constitutional values and principles must be adhered to when managing conflicts over diversity; Knows beliefs that are common to American political cultureCivics Standard 18- Understands the role and importance of law in the American constitutional system and issues regarding the judicial protection of individual rights. Benchmarks: Understands how the rule of law makes possible a system of ordered liberty that protects the basic rights of citizens; Knows historical and contemporary illustrations of the idea of equal protection of the laws for all persons; Understands the effects of Americans relying on the legal system to solve social, economic, and political problems rather than using other means, such as private negotiations, mediation, and participation in the political process; Knows historical and contemporary instances in which judicial protections have not been extended to all persons and instances in which judicial protections have been extended to those deprived of them in the pastLanguage Arts Standard 8- Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning. Benchmarks: Asks questions as a way to broaden and enrich classroom discussions; Adjusts message wording and delivery to particular audiences and for particular purposes
Program Length
45 minutes
Dates/Times
9/17/08 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. EDT
Registration Deadline is 9/15/08
The 16 videoconferences in this Race For the Presidency series are by date and time only (NOT by request/on demand).RACE FOR THE PRESIDENCY series – FALL, 2008 – WED. September 17 – “Voting: What’s It All About?” – Ray BarrettTHURS. September 18 – “Parties and Platforms” – Representatives from the Democratic Party and the Republican PartyWED. September 24 – “Analyzing Campaign Ads” – Pat NolanTHURS. September 25 – “Electoral College: Benefits and Drawbacks” - Brook ThompsonWED. October 1 – “The Power of ONE Vote” – Carol BucyTHURS. October 2 – "Targeting the Youth Vote: the Role of Web 2.0 and Technology in the 2008 Presidential Election" - Young Republican Aaron Dorn and Young Democrat Addison PateWED. October 8 – “Benefits of Negative Ads” – John GeerTHURS. October 9 – “UNCOUNTED: is there integrity in the U.S. election process?" - David Earnhardt, filmmaker of “Uncounted: The New Math of American Elections”WED. October 15 – “How Will the ECONOMY Affect the 2008 Presidential Election?” - Tennessee Representative Beth HarwellTHURS. October 16 – “Dividing Lines: The Politics of Immigration in the 2008 Presidential Election” – Tim ChavezWED. October 22 – “Race and Gender in the 2008 Presidential Election”- Tony BrownTHURS. October 23 – “The Spin Zone: Media and Elections” – Carol SwainWED. October 29 – “Banking on Becoming President: Does Campaign Money Raised Equal Votes?” – Larry WoodsTHURS. October 30 – “Key Issues of the Presidential Election” – Lou Dobbs12:00 NOON (ONE special One-Hour session: with 6 schools from 6 different states)TUES. November 4 – Mock Presidential Election on actual United States Presidential ELECTION DAY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $75.00
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Program Fee Notes
Please make sure a purchase order is in place after you receive confirmation and send a copy to: Vanderbilt Virtual School, Attention: Chandra Allison, 2007 Terrace Place, Nashville, TN, 37203 or fax it to 615-343-1145 . This is to assure that funds are available and invoices are processed in a timely manner.
Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION POLICY: The full $75 fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice of the program date except for weather emergencies or catastrophic events. "NO SHOWS" will incur the $75 fee.
Is video taping allowed?
No, videotaping of Virtual School videoconferences is strictly NOT allowed due to legal issues such as informed consent, jurisdiction, confidentiality, standards of practice, and supervision.
The Provider broadcasts over
IPInternet 2
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
1) Schools will dial in to our bridge at the Virtual School fifteen minutes before the videoconference. 2) A completed Videoconference Equipment Testing form AND a "test call" prior to a school's first videoconference are required each school year to be certified with the Virtual School bridge. Email our Virtual School Media Tech, Mike Majett, at mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu to schedule a test call. ALL test calls should be completed on the FRIDAY before your videoconference from 9 - 11 AM (CENTRAL time). The number to call for technical assistance during your actual videoconference is 615-343-1018 . The IP number for the Virtual School is 129.59.139.23. Once you have a successful test call, there is no reason to schedule a test call for future videoconferences during the same school year.