The Executive Branch, Day 3 - Class Recap

Some of the famous "HOPE" posters for the Barack Obama campaign in Philadelphia, 2008.

Dear class,

Welcome to another blog recap! Here's what we did today in class.

Learning Targets:
SS.HS.CR.ALT.03: I can apply understanding of ideas and concepts to a new context or problem.
SS.HS.RE.ALT.05: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
SS.HS.KN.ALT.02: I can demonstrate an understanding of the role of governments in current issues.
SS.HS.CO.ALT.05: I can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Soundtrack: “No One to Depend On" by Santana. Selected because the President's cabinet are people he or she depends on to help advise about what the government should do. Lyrics here.

AGENDA 4/24/14:
News Brief
The President's Cabinet
Cabinet Project
Computer Lab N229

Homework: Project due in class next Thursday. Read the blog! Next news brief: Anab.

News Brief: Olivia had the news brief today and selected this story to talk about: NYTimes.com - Sweeping Measure Expanding Rights of Gun Owners Is Signed Into Georgia Law. A very interesting current story relating to both the Second Amendment of the Constitution, and the Executive Branch (Governor) of the State of Georgia! Thanks, Olivia!

The President's Cabinet: For your upcoming test on the Executive Branch, you are going to need to know all about the various departments that the President oversees. This was a group reading (the same group as your project) and worksheet packet to help know what each department does. Here is a little bit about the cabinet positions (click on each) if you missed class.

Cabinet Project: The project is about advising the President (me, in this case) about a specific cabinet department's concerns. This assignment hits four learning targets, so it is really important for your success that you come to class and prepare for your presentation. Here is the link to the electronic copy of the assignment:

Google Drive: Executive Branch - Cabinet Project

Computer Lab N229: The rest of class we spent in the Computer Lab, working on the project, which will be due in class next Thursday. You will have time on Tuesday to work on it, but you also need to be working outside of class to come up with the presentation. Thank you!