The American Cemetery in Normandy, France. Selected for today because Veterans Day is this week.
Hi everybody,
Today was the last 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.
AGENDA 11/9/17:
News Brief - Zoe
Election Review
Cabinet Project
Work Time
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: Harrison.
News Brief: Zoe had the news brief today and selected an article about this story to bring in: OregonLive.com - US makes it more difficult to travel to Cuba, blacklists many large military-run businesses. We talked for a bit in class about this story and why Cuba travel has been opened and then restricted again in the past couple of years. We also checked in about the weekend before moving on.
Harrison has the next news brief.
Election Review: I went over the results from the 2017 election briefly at the start of class. Here are the links that I showed:
For a bit of summary, Democrats in general did very well. It is usually the case that the political party out of power (in this year and next, it is the Democrats, as the Republicans control all aspects of the Federal Government) wins a lot, as Americans seek balance in government. Also, nothing motivates people to vote like feeling they need to in order to have a say. Next year, many of the students in the class will be able to vote! I hope that you do so!
Harrison has the next news brief.
Election Review: I went over the results from the 2017 election briefly at the start of class. Here are the links that I showed:
For a bit of summary, Democrats in general did very well. It is usually the case that the political party out of power (in this year and next, it is the Democrats, as the Republicans control all aspects of the Federal Government) wins a lot, as Americans seek balance in government. Also, nothing motivates people to vote like feeling they need to in order to have a say. Next year, many of the students in the class will be able to vote! I hope that you do so!
Cabinet Project/Work Time: 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: Gibelli and Alexis
Commerce: Trinity and Marie
Defense: Calvin and Zoe
Education: Elena and Emma
Energy: Lucas
Health and Human Services: Tyler and Paul
Housing and Urban Development: Marian and Srey
Interior: Hunter and Harrison // Grace
Justice: Seraiah and Nina
Labor: James and Ernesto
Transportation: Bara and Nic
Treasury: Edgar and Christian
Veteran’s Affairs: Olivia and Jacqueline
Homeland Security: Vinh and CJ
Environmental Protection Agency: David and Sarah
US Mission to the United Nations: Yovanka and Erick
State: Avery and Jun
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 Tuesday!
Here are the sign ups for each of the cabinet positions:
Agriculture: Gibelli and Alexis
Commerce: Trinity and Marie
Defense: Calvin and Zoe
Education: Elena and Emma
Energy: Lucas
Health and Human Services: Tyler and Paul
Housing and Urban Development: Marian and Srey
Interior: Hunter and Harrison // Grace
Justice: Seraiah and Nina
Labor: James and Ernesto
Transportation: Bara and Nic
Treasury: Edgar and Christian
Veteran’s Affairs: Olivia and Jacqueline
Homeland Security: Vinh and CJ
Environmental Protection Agency: David and Sarah
US Mission to the United Nations: Yovanka and Erick
State: Avery and Jun
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 Tuesday!
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