President Obama’s Address to Students Across America September 8, 2009
President Obama?s Address to Students Across America September 8, 2009
PreK-6 Menu of Classroom Activities: President Obama?s Address to Students Across America
Produced by Teaching Ambassador Fellows, U.S. Department of Education
September 8, 2009
Before the Speech:
? Teachers can build background knowledge about the President of the United States and his speech by reading books about presidents and Barack Obama and motivate students by asking the following questions:
Who is the President of the United States?
What do you think it takes to be President?
To whom do you think the President is going to be speaking?
Why do you think he wants to speak to you?
What do you think he will say to you?
? Teachers can ask students to imagine being the President delivering a speech to all of the students in the United States. What would you tell students? What can students do to help in our schools? Teachers can chart ideas about what they would say.
? Why is it important that we listen to the President and other elected officials, like the mayor, senators, members of congress, or the governor? Why is what they say important?
During the Speech:
? As the President speaks, teachers can ask students to write down key ideas or phrases that are important or personally meaningful. Students could use a note-taking graphic organizer such as a Cluster Web, or students could record their thoughts on sticky notes. Younger children can draw pictures and write as appropriate. As students listen to the speech, they could think about the following:
What is the President trying to tell me?
What is the President asking me to do?
What new ideas and actions is the President challenging me to think about?
? Students can record important parts of the speech where the President is asking them to do something. Students might think about: What specific job is he asking me to do? Is he asking anything of anyone else? Teachers? Principals? Parents? The American people?
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SoWal Guide
Is this really the first time a US President has ever addressed children in schools? The only thing I am thinking is: what the hail took 'em so long???
Would I have wanted my son sit and listen to Dubya while at school with planned lessons before and after about his speech? I would have complained a bit... but of course every child deserves to know about his president, listen and participate and learn about our country and government. it is called EDUCATION. God forbid we would expose our children to our US President!!! help!!!
yes, of course, children can watch the President any time at home - in the presence of ther families where they can be "schooled" to think one way or another (rather than learn to think for themselves). But watching/listening to a Presidential speech delivered to students across the nation, at school brings a different level of learning and discussion. respectful discussion - where children may learn more about their country. more importantly, they may even learn to listen respectfully to friends while also having an opportunity to speak and really think.. and possibly grow a bit.
The topic of the speech is the importance of education.
I'm very sad to see on the internet the way many are viewing this speech - the words and ideas I've read from people opposed to the speech are really harsh. I'm just glad I don't have to live my life with those kinds of thought processes. the people who want religion to be part of education are the ones screaming to keep politics out. well, religion and politics are part of our country - we had better teach our children well so they can think for themselves later on. based on the writings I've seen by parents, these kids are going to need all the help they can get.
give kids a chance. trust 'em to watch, listen, discuss, participate, ask questions, and even answer questions about what is important to them. After all, education of children is the single most important thing we can ever do as a country. I'm talking about real education - not just preparing for a test. I believe education is for all - it really should not be so politicized.
Would I have wanted my son sit and listen to Dubya while at school with planned lessons before and after about his speech? I would have complained a bit... but of course every child deserves to know about his president, listen and participate and learn about our country and government. it is called EDUCATION. God forbid we would expose our children to our US President!!! help!!!
yes, of course, children can watch the President any time at home - in the presence of ther families where they can be "schooled" to think one way or another (rather than learn to think for themselves). But watching/listening to a Presidential speech delivered to students across the nation, at school brings a different level of learning and discussion. respectful discussion - where children may learn more about their country. more importantly, they may even learn to listen respectfully to friends while also having an opportunity to speak and really think.. and possibly grow a bit.
The topic of the speech is the importance of education.
he will deliver a national address directly to students on the importance of education. The President will challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning. He will also call for a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, parents and educators to ensure that every child in every school receives the best education possible so they can compete in the global economy for good jobs and live rewarding and productive lives as American citizens. Letter From Secretary Arne Duncan to School Principals
I'm very sad to see on the internet the way many are viewing this speech - the words and ideas I've read from people opposed to the speech are really harsh. I'm just glad I don't have to live my life with those kinds of thought processes. the people who want religion to be part of education are the ones screaming to keep politics out. well, religion and politics are part of our country - we had better teach our children well so they can think for themselves later on. based on the writings I've seen by parents, these kids are going to need all the help they can get.
give kids a chance. trust 'em to watch, listen, discuss, participate, ask questions, and even answer questions about what is important to them. After all, education of children is the single most important thing we can ever do as a country. I'm talking about real education - not just preparing for a test. I believe education is for all - it really should not be so politicized.
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Is this really the first time a US President has ever addressed children in schools? The only thing I am thinking is: what the hail took 'em so long???
Would I have wanted my son sit and listen to Dubya while at school with lessons before and after about his speech? of course. he deserves to know about his president, listen and participate and learn about our country and government. it is called EDUCATION. God forbid we would expose our children to our US President!!! help!!! omc.... are people really that shallow? yes, children can watch the President at home, but having a speech delivered for students across the nation, at school brings a different level of learning and discussion - respectful discussion - where children may learn more about their country. more importantly, they may even learn to listen respectfully to friends while also having an opportunity to speak their minds, and make up their own minds about issues.
give kids a break. trust 'em to watch, listen, discuss, participate, ask questions, and even answer questions about what is important to them.
Beach Fanatic
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Why you assume I (or others here) don't think for ourselves is beyond me. I am ALWAYS interested more in what ACTUALLY happens than opinions of what MIGHT happen or what some people think is really in someone's heart. Just because I don't think he is a socialist doesn't mean I have utter faith in him. I have said this many times.
There are lots of discussions to have about very important issues and I am growing tired of all the hysteria and focus on little things. Frankly I don't understand it, because so far (unless you are a smoker or have a relative headed to Afghanistan) not much has actually yet changed for most of the country that can be directly attributed to this administration.
this is the first of its kind. giving a speech to one specific school is one thing and frankly a good thing. this prez knows indocrination and has the best of them around him and thats simply a fact. look it up. to give a national speech is quite different. tell me, what is he going to teach these children other than make himself look cool which will ultimately give him approval of the youth. if he wants educational change do it, dont just talk about it. and dont just talk to the kids, but rather those who can make the difference.
but, you also mentioned your more interested i knowing what ACTUALLY happens. how is being determined that he wont indoctrinate make sense of that statement?
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What I found amazing was the second I posted it the disciples were coming out of the cracks to label me spammer of the year etc. Quite honestly I think they are getting testy because they can't believe how fast their precious ship is sinking. There were so many times with President Bush that the right would get upset over such things as Dubai Ports, Amnesty, Border Security and so on, but I get the feeling these people will jump right off the cliff if President Obama told them to. Did the last 8 years of hatred for the President damage their ability to think for themselves, or is it just the nature of the secular progressives to be mesmerized by the pide piper?
it is amazing thats for sure. thats why i call this prez the ultimate indoctrinator. he used the liberal media whose both bias and irresponsible to get this "words" across. noone did research on this guy accept for fox and a handful of others. the left will believe anything this guy says-period. they will never differ from him no matter what unlike the gop over such topics that you mentioned. they dont care about the problems or the solutions to them. they care about joining with the cool crowd and will turn their heads when the outcome shows its true colors and deny deny deny. all while blaming bush and the gop. its amazing and we'll all see how it all works out real soon. the damage thats been done for longterm is something the left no only doesnt gets, but doesnt know because they dont want too nor are they looking for it.
SoWal Insider
this is the first of its kind. giving a speech to one specific school is one thing and frankly a good thing. this prez knows indocrination and has the best of them around him and thats simply a fact. look it up. to give a national speech is quite different. tell me, what is he going to teach these children other than make himself look cool which will ultimately give him approval of the youth. if he wants educational change do it, dont just talk about it. and dont just talk to the kids, but rather those who can make the difference.the youth of america already think he's cool. young people are by nature optimistic and progressive, and they are open to new ideas as solutions to ongoing problems.
but, you also mentioned your more interested i knowing what ACTUALLY happens. how is being determined that he wont indoctrinate make sense of that statement?
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this is the first of its kind. giving a speech to one specific school is one thing and frankly a good thing. this prez knows indocrination and has the best of them around him and thats simply a fact. look it up. to give a national speech is quite different. tell me, what is he going to teach these children other than make himself look cool which will ultimately give him approval of the youth. if he wants educational change do it, dont just talk about it. and dont just talk to the kids, but rather those who can make the difference.
but, you also mentioned your more interested i knowing what ACTUALLY happens. how is being determined that he wont indoctrinate make sense of that statement?
Yep. Ten or fifteen years from now, when the Messiah is running for his 3rd or 4th term (after his supreme court appointees amend the constitution), these kids will vote for him. Maybe when he's about 80 he'll retire to his native Kenya.
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the youth of america already think he's cool. young people are by nature optimistic and progressive, and they are open to new ideas as solutions to ongoing problems.
yea no kidding-duh. thats not what im saying, but what does it matter to you anyway
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Yep. Ten or fifteen years from now, when the Messiah is running for his 3rd or 4th term (after his supreme court appointees amend the constitution), these kids will vote for him. Maybe when he's about 80 he'll retire to his native Kenya.
with all due respect, if you dont see how our constitution provides the best and freest life on earth than debating with you is like talking to a wall. your hatred and indocrinated mind is all you live for. if you dont like it, move. youll be back
SoWal Guide
with all due respect, if you dont see how our constitution provides the best and freest life on earth than debating with you is like talking to a wall. your hatred and indocrinated mind is all you live for. if you dont like it, move. youll be back
I'm only seeing one unhappy camper around here, and he's about to suffer a concussion if he keeps up the head banging/self-mutilation. then we'll have to call you Massive Head Wound Harry from now on.
perhaps it would be best if everyone lightens up a tad.
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SoWal Insider
Yep. Ten or fifteen years from now, when the Messiah is running for his 3rd or 4th term (after his supreme court appointees amend the constitution), these kids will vote for him. Maybe when he's about 80 he'll retire to his native Kenya.
I thought this was the most honest post of the whole thread.
Asking a child "what can you do to help the president of your country?" on its own is innocent and quite inspiring and patriotic if you look at it from a certain angle. From a different angle everything Obama does is some form of secret initiative to indoctrinate the unwitting through propaganda and deceit. When was the last time I read complaints about something like that before??? :scratch:;-)
SoWal Guide
I thought this was the most honest post of the whole thread.
Asking a child "what can you do to help the president of your country?" on its own is innocent and quite inspiring and patriotic if you look at it from a certain angle. From a different angle everything Obama does is some form of secret initiative to indoctrinate the unwitting through propaganda and deceit. When was the last time I read complaints about something like that before??? :scratch:;-)
are you saying this is your suspicion? if so, what is your basis? the fact that he isn't a US citizen and is a Muslim and Socialist would follow that line of thinking. I am pretty sure you don't go for that angle. I am curious though. How many people are really disturbed by this? I cannot imagine keeping my child home from school but I wonder if parents will be so upset as to really do this?
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I'm only seeing one unhappy camper around here, and he's about to suffer a concussion if he keeps up the head banging/self-mutilation. then we'll have to call you Massive Head Wound Harry from now on.
perhaps it would be best if everyone lightens up a tad.
and remember where the ignore button is
Beach Fanatic
the youth of america already think he's cool. young people are by nature optimistic and progressive, and they are open to new ideas as solutions to ongoing problems.
You haven't been watching the polls lately. The luster has worn off very, very quickly. You are now in the minority.
SoWal Insider
You haven't been watching the polls lately. The luster has worn off very, very quickly. You are now in the minority.perhaps you should read my post once. obama enjoys popularity among the youth of america. his message is one of inclusion, not division.
Beach Fanatic
and remember where the ignore button is
I've heard talk of an ignore button but don't know what it is!
I am having fun reading all of this though.....
Thanks
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SoWal Insider
with all due respect, if you dont see how our constitution provides the best and freest life on earth than debating with you is like talking to a wall. your hatred and indocrinated mind is all you live for. if you dont like it, move. youll be back"if you don't like it, move". that's a very well reasoned approach.
Meow
Go to your rooms!
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I'm only seeing one unhappy camper around here, and he's about to suffer a concussion if he keeps up the head banging/self-mutilation. then we'll have to call you Massive Head Wound Harry from now on.
perhaps it would be best if everyone lightens up a tad.
This is the funniest thing I've ever seen you post. Clever! :funn:SoWal Guide
Massive Head Wound Harry? probably my most favorite SNL skit of all time. when I saw all those
over and over - I was reminded of my old friend MHWH.
SoWal Insider
with all due respect, if you dont see how our constitution provides the best and freest life on earth than debating with you is like talking to a wall. your hatred and indocrinated mind is all you live for. if you dont like it, move. youll be back
I'm only seeing one unhappy camper around here, and he's about to suffer a concussion if he keeps up the head banging/self-mutilation. then we'll have to call you Massive Head Wound Harry from now on.
perhaps it would be best if everyone lightens up a tad.
Ooops, it was this one.
SoWal Guide
Ooops, it was this one.plus about 4 more posts by same KKBB doing a pretty good impression of my buddy MHWH. just teasing with ya KKBB.
Meow
Back in the day,as a first grade teacher, my teammates and I went to church every year before school began and listened to singing and inspiration, along with demands to wear pantyhose. Will Mr. Obama be talking about pantyhose...will he be singing? I hope so.
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plus about 4 more posts by same KKBB doing a pretty good impression of my buddy MHWH. just teasing with ya KKBB.
I hope he knows you are teasing. I agree with him in that while we aren't perfect as a nation, our Consititution is pretty danged brilliant and arguably the most brilliant in the world. ;-)
Kitty, I hope President Obama sings and dances for our elementary school children! That would be delightful sans the pantyhose. Stockings, however? Now, that's groovy~~~~~~~
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