The American Cemetery in Normandy, France. Selected for today because Veterans Day was last week.
Hi everybody,
Today was the sole 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.
AGENDA 11/14/16:
News Brief - Elizbeth
Election Review
Cabinet Project
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: Elizabeth had the news brief today and we discussed the huge news in the country with Donald Trump being elected the next President of the United States. See below for more details.
Nathan has the next news brief.
Election Review: So clearly, there was a lot to talk about with the election. We looked at the Electoral College results, which gave Donald Trump the victory (as I was saying all semester long, it is not about who wins the most votes across the country, which Hillary Clinton is all but assured of doing by around a million votes). We talked about the five states that FiveThirtyEight.com got wrong in their final predictions, as well as why that might have been (Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania coming as the biggest upsets). We also discussed the other branches of government, with the Republicans also taking control of the House and Senate, and President-elect Trump getting to appoint the next Supreme Court justice, as well. Finally, we checked in about Oregon's elections and the consequences of the votes here. I also took questions from the class about what comes next for the government.
Nathan has the next news brief.
Election Review: So clearly, there was a lot to talk about with the election. We looked at the Electoral College results, which gave Donald Trump the victory (as I was saying all semester long, it is not about who wins the most votes across the country, which Hillary Clinton is all but assured of doing by around a million votes). We talked about the five states that FiveThirtyEight.com got wrong in their final predictions, as well as why that might have been (Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania coming as the biggest upsets). We also discussed the other branches of government, with the Republicans also taking control of the House and Senate, and President-elect Trump getting to appoint the next Supreme Court justice, as well. Finally, we checked in about Oregon's elections and the consequences of the votes here. I also took questions from the class about what comes next for the government.
Cabinet Project: Here's a link to the cabinet project (advising the President) that we worked on in class today:
Here are the sign ups for each of the cabinet positions:
Agriculture: Jayden and Suong
Commerce: Kayleigh and Saja
Defense: Kenneth and Michael
Education: Matthew and Willie // Victoria
Energy: Katelyn and Jurnee
Health and Human Services: Samantha and Jade
Housing and Urban Development: Shayne and Elizabeth
Interior: Lili and Maddy
Justice: Roman and Alessandra
Labor: Kenny and Tyler
Transportation: Halle and Shaelin
Treasury: Kira and Sarah Beth
Veteran’s Affairs: Ryan
Homeland Security: Rylan and Marco
Environmental Protection Agency: Jose and Chloe
State: Max and Nathan
US Mission to the United Nations: Kaden
If you missed class, please see where you are on the list and what you are doing! Remember that I am mostly concerned with your 1-2 page paper for Team Member A or B that is near the end of the packet, along with the presentation.
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 Wednesday!
Here are the sign ups for each of the cabinet positions:
Agriculture: Jayden and Suong
Commerce: Kayleigh and Saja
Defense: Kenneth and Michael
Education: Matthew and Willie // Victoria
Energy: Katelyn and Jurnee
Health and Human Services: Samantha and Jade
Housing and Urban Development: Shayne and Elizabeth
Interior: Lili and Maddy
Justice: Roman and Alessandra
Labor: Kenny and Tyler
Transportation: Halle and Shaelin
Treasury: Kira and Sarah Beth
Veteran’s Affairs: Ryan
Homeland Security: Rylan and Marco
Environmental Protection Agency: Jose and Chloe
State: Max and Nathan
US Mission to the United Nations: Kaden
If you missed class, please see where you are on the list and what you are doing! Remember that I am mostly concerned with your 1-2 page paper for Team Member A or B that is near the end of the packet, along with the presentation.
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 Wednesday!
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