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 - Anna
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: Anna had the news brief today and talked about this story: Newsweek.com - North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory Signs Executive Order in Response to Anti-LGBT Bill Criticism. This was an interesting update on what we talked about last class - I wonder how this controversy will continue to play out, as there was quite a reaction.

Nathan was assigned 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: Henry and Alimar
Commerce: Daniel and Donovan
Defense: Kate and Joseph
State: Hannah and Renee
Education: Chase and Nicole  // Anna
Energy: Stephanie and Alexis
Health and Human Services: Paola and Kaale T.
Housing and Urban Development: Jay and Jasmine // Jonny
Interior: Steven
Justice: Jen and Ivan
Labor: Amsilley and Mo
Transportation: Jordan R. and Nathan
Treasury: Monet and Daria
Veteran’s Affairs: Kourtney and Brandt
Homeland Security: Jordan N. and Caitie
Environmental Protection Agency: Riley and Elijah
US Mission to the United Nations: Xander and Khail

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!