Lesson Plan

Title Subject Author Grade level Time duration Overview

U.S. Government The President and the Executive Branch Andrew Dove 9-12 2 class days The purpose is to teach the students about the Executive Branch specifically about the President and the environment for which the President carries out executive duties. The students will get to see where the President lives and the Peoples House. 1. The structure of the White House. 2. Architecture and historic importance of the building. 3. Different duties of the President and the Cabinet performed in the White House. 4. The difference changes when switching administrations under Presidents. NETS-S: 1. Creativity & Innovation NETS-T: 1. Facilitate & Inspire student Learning and creativity Indiana core: 5. Federal Authority and Separation of Powers Compare and contrast characteristics of all branches of United States government as they appear in the Constitution of the United States, including authority; structures; and enumerated, implied, and denied powers. [Standard Indicators: USG.3.2, USG.3.3, USG.3.6, USG.3.7]

Objective

Materials

PowerPoint slide presentation, interactive White House tour, video clips, and quiz.

Conclusions

Students will have an understanding of the White House and its role, the Presidency, the Cabinet, and the Executive Branch.