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.

Complete Race For The Presidency Schedule

For students in grades 7 -12

In CAREER CONVERSATIONS video conferences, students will meet with experienced professionals who are active in their respected fields to discuss various career paths; what it is like to work in their particular careers; and the rewards, the stresses, and the challenges to overcome.  Presenters will then answer questions posed by middle school and high school students. 

Presenters will address:

• prerequisites for a specific career
• educational requirements
• high school courses to take
• day-to-day responsibilities
• realistic expectations
• growth and financial opportunities

Open the door to the endless career possibilities that lie ahead for your students.  Educate and open their minds to the possibilities that are available when a student has an education and advanced training.  Encourage students to establish goals and demonstrate responsibility NOW that will benefit them in the future.  Awaken students to look to THEIR future and have aspirations, hopes, and dreams!  CAREER CONVERSATIONS video conferences are a great resource for students as they choose a career path. 

Full Schedule Here

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What is currently hot and relevant in our culture? HOT TOPICS provides experts that will discuss often controversial topics of current interest with your students. HOT TOPICS provides up-to-date information on topics that are new, controversial or confusing.

What better way to have your students join the conversation and be
actively engaged in a range of issues?

Full Schedule Here

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“CAREER CONVERSATIONS”

For students in grades 7 -12

FALL CATALOG 2008

All video conferences are available at 9 AM and 10 AM CENTRAL TIME
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