Grades 5-12:The U.S. Presidential Election with Governor Bob Holden


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Program Flyer: The U.S. Presidential Election with Governor Bob Holden
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Contact Information
Jeanie Rhoades


2100 I-70 Drive Southwest

Columbia, MO 65203

United States

Phone:(573) 445-9920 ext. 418

Fax: (573) 638-7503

Program Type
Individual Program

Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.

Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons

Primary Disciplines
Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines
Community Interests, Economics/Business, International
Program Description
This program is a bi-partisan focus on key issues of the 2008 Presidential election in the context of American politics and government. Students will interact with Bob Holden, former Missouri Governor, a state co-chairperson for a major Presidential candidate, former Chairman of the Midwest Governors Association, current Vice Chairperson of the U.S. Midwest China Association, Webster University Worldwide Professor, and namesake of the Holden Public Policy Forum..
Program Format
1. Welcome by ESGN program moderator and introduction of Governor Bob Holden —three minutes2. Comments from Governor Holden regarding key issues that will, or have, impacted the 2008 U.S. Presidential election (comments will draw on Governor Holden’s experience, insight, and interactions with leaders in the U.S. and abroad)—fifteen minutes3. Questions/comments/open discussion between students and Governor Holden: ESGN program moderator facilitates discussion—twenty minutes4. Program wrap-up/concluding statements/end—two minutes
Objectives
Student participants in this program will:1. Better understand key issues that will likely influence, or that have influenced, the 2008 U.S. Presidential election2. Enhance their understanding of the U.S. Electoral College3. Gain a better sense about the role of political parties in shaping public opinion4. Better appreciate the importance of being an active citizen in local, state, and national elections
National Standards to which this program aligns
This program directly, or indirectly, aligns with the following national social studies standards:For student participants in grades 5-8:• NSS-C.5-8.1 Civic Life, Politics, and Government • NSS-C.5-8.2 Foundations of the American Political System • NSS-C.5-8.3 Principles of Democracy • NSS-C.5-8.5 Roles of the Citizen For student participants in grades 9-12:• NSS-C.9-12.1 Civic Life, Politics, and Government • NSS-C.9-12.2 Foundations of the Political System • NSS-C.9-12.3 Principles of Democracy • NSS-C.9-12.4 Other Nations and World Affairs• NSS-C.9-12.5 Roles of the Citizen
Program Length
40 - 45 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand and by published date(s) and time(s)
All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.
9/26/2008, 10/10/2008 & 10/31/08
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Request/on demand programs are scheduled in coordination with the commitments of Governor Bob Holden.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $195.00
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Program Fee Notes
THIS PROGRAM IS WITHOUT CHARGE TO SCHOOLS OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. No more than three connecting sites will be permitted to simultaneously take part in any broadcast in order to maximize student interaction with Governor Holden with each participating site.
Cancellation Policy
No cancellation refunds are permitted---rescheduling options, only.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
ESGN prefers that schools dial into ESGN for programs at a connection speed of at least 384 kbps.
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