Other students can bring a range of newspapers and magazines to highlight the articles, the headlines, the photos used, how much space was given and to what aspects. A few days should be allowed for the collection process and for students to prepare their materials. The exercise could be a great way for students to discover for themselves patterns of media behavior and what it means to their understanding of an event. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the relationships between reporters and candidates. They will explore, compare and discuss the differences and similarities of press coverage offered through print, radio, television and Internet.
Students are encourage to participate during the program through telephone calls and email.
Also, web based campaign materials accompany the broadcast, making this a complete educational tool. The broadcast is available live by satellite and through webcasting on the Apple Learning Interchange. Videotape will be available after the broadcast. Also with your purchase, you will receive eight previously broadcast field trips with curriculum materials at no extra charge. The classroom activities look at different aspects of the election process from campaign speeches, campaign finance reform, the electoral college to legislative districts.