The Washington Monument, in Washington, D.C. Named after our first President, George Washington! Photo taken in 2010.
Hi everyone,
I enjoyed playing the role of the President today and hearing all of the various different policy proposals for the federal government! Next class, we will finish up with the unit and take the Executive Branch test. Here's what happened today in class:
Learning Targets Addressed:
Knowledge LT 1: I can demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between citizens and their governments.
Knowledge LT 3: I can demonstrate an understanding of how individuals and non-governmental institutions interact with each other and the government in shaping politics.
Knowledge LT 5: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different levels of U.S. government.
Soundtrack: "Nocturne in C-Sharp Major" from The Pianist. Selected to be the beautiful prelude music to our cabinet meeting. No lyrics, but listen to the song here.
AGENDA 4/21/15:
News Brief – Courtney
Cabinet Simulation
Study Guide
Work Time
Homework: 1) Read the blog. Congratulations for doing this!
2) Study for the executive branch test:
Review the key terms and readings on the Study Guide. For instance, The Presidency reading will help. Also, study the cabinet descriptions reading. You might want to download the pdf and then rotate the page (because it is in landscape format). Or, just turn your head, I guess)!
A test question you will see (thanks for checking the blog!) is: All of the following are duties of the President EXCEPT:
A) Receive Ambassadors. B) Judge the Supreme Court. C) Give a State of the Union Address. D) Ensure that laws are faithfully executed.
If you want to, guess in the comments and I will tell you if you are right!
Finally, review the Legislative Branch, because that will be on the test, as well.
Next news brief: Dean.
News Brief: Courtney had the news brief today and selected this article to talk about: CNN.com - U.S. warships to monitor ships traveling from Iran. This would probably be an example of the Executive Branch in action, as President Obama is Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States. Thanks, Courtney!
Dean was selected to do the next news brief.
Cabinet Simulations: I really enjoyed listening to everyone talk about their departments, problems, and possible solutions! Although it appears many students did not have their packets or papers done (please turn them in to me as soon as possible), I was pleased to hear some knowledge and response to my questions as the President! If you are interested in seeing my typed notes, here they are.
Study Guide/Work Time: Here is the study guide for the test, which will be 40 multiple choice questions (for LT5). Again, ignore the Political Spectrum section at the bottom. It will be the Legislative Branch, as well.
Please make sure to ask me if you are at all confused about anything! Thank you so much for your hard work!
Dean was selected to do the next news brief.
Cabinet Simulations: I really enjoyed listening to everyone talk about their departments, problems, and possible solutions! Although it appears many students did not have their packets or papers done (please turn them in to me as soon as possible), I was pleased to hear some knowledge and response to my questions as the President! If you are interested in seeing my typed notes, here they are.
Study Guide/Work Time: Here is the study guide for the test, which will be 40 multiple choice questions (for LT5). Again, ignore the Political Spectrum section at the bottom. It will be the Legislative Branch, as well.
Please make sure to ask me if you are at all confused about anything! Thank you so much for your hard work!
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