Executive Branch, Day 4 - Class Recap

The American Cemetery in Normandy, France. A reminder that with great power comes great responsibility.

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 1: I can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Research LT 1: I can effectively conduct and apply research.

Soundtrack: "God Moving Over the Face of the Waters" by Moby. Selected for today because it was the same as my soundtrack for Global Studies, where they are learning about religion, and because the President is not all powerful. This was an instrumental song with no lyrics. Listen to it again if you want here.

AGENDA 4/14/15:
News Brief - Brandon
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: Jessie.

News Brief: Brandon had the news brief today and talked about this story: CNN.com - Paul Ryan on 2016 bid: 'Count me out'. This was a great news brief, as it allowed us to talk about the Republican process for nominating a presidential candidate, and what will happen this summer. It will be super interesting, for sure! Thanks, Brandon!

Jessie volunteered to do the next news brief.

We also checked in about the weekend and what everyone was up to. Always nice to hear about what people are doing outside of class!

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. If you have missed class the last two times, you need to select one that has either nobody or one person on it:

Agriculture: Angel and Mo M.
Commerce: Daniel and Avery
Defense: D’Shawn and Mo H.
Education: Emma and Riley
Energy: Ty and Quinn
Health and Human Services: Anna and Vanessa
Housing and Urban Development:
Interior: Nyree
Justice: Brandon and Claire
Labor: Julia and Jessie
Transportation: Emily and Faiza
Treasury: Alex M.
Veteran’s Affairs: Olivia and Alex B.
State Department: Alex J. and Sophie
Homeland Security: Lexi and Vivian
Environmental Protection Agency:
US Mission to the United Nations:

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! See you on Monday!