Executive Branch, Day 4 - Class Recap

The American Cemetery in Normandy, France. Selected for today because Veterans Day is tomorrow.

Hi everybody,

Today was the final work day in class for the Cabinet Project. Here's what happened today in class:

Learning Targets Addressed:
Knowledge LT 2: I can demonstrate an understanding of the role of governments in current issues.
Knowledge LT 5: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different branches of U.S. government.
Critical Thinking and Reasoning LT 3: I can apply understanding of ideas and concepts to a new context or problem.
Communication LT 5: I can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Research LT 5: I can effectively conduct and apply research.

Soundtrack: "The War Was in Color" by Carbon Leaf. The reason I chose this song for today is because it is all about a veteran describing war to his grandson. We have Wednesday off of school because of Veterans Day and it is important that we honor the service of those in our armed forces. Lyrics (which I read part of in class) here.

AGENDA 11/10/15:
News Brief - Ashley
Cabinet Project
Computer Lab N210

Homework: Read the blog. Complete the  Cabinet project assignment and be ready to present with your partner in a classroom cabinet meeting next class. Next news brief: Nathan.

News Brief: Ashley had the news brief today, but was absent from class, so we skipped this section. Sorry, everyone!

Nathan volunteered to do the next news brief.

Cabinet Project: Here's a link to the cabinet project (advising the President) that we worked on in class today:

Google Drive - Presidential Cabinet Assignment Handout

Here are the sign ups for each of the cabinet positions:

Agriculture: Gabe and Tristen W.
Commerce: Jesus and Jace
Defense: Reilly and Nathan
Education: Lizette and Ezrie
Energy: Keir and Ahmed
Health and Human Services: Natalie B. and Finn
Housing and Urban Development: Janet and Emma
Interior: Jon and Hector
Justice: Giovanny and David // Ellimay and Natalie S.
Labor: Saggad and Nhi
Transportation: Amogh and Laila
Treasury: Tristen H. and Alex
Veteran’s Affairs: Dru and Morris
Homeland Security: Katie and Madelin
Environmental Protection Agency: Istanbul and Ashley
US Mission to the United Nations: Kaytie and Lindsay

If you missed class, please see where you are on the list and who your partner is!

Computer Lab N210: This is due to be presented next class, so I hope you worked hard and do not have much homework (if any) left to complete. If you do, and are confused or need help, please let me know and I will try to get back to you ASAP! Enjoy Veterans Day off, and I will see you on Friday.