Lesson 2 Executive Branch

TEACHER: Terese Flores Subject: US Government Lesson Plan Title: Article II Grade Level: 12 Unit: The Constitution Aim: What is required of the President of the United States? Virginia SOLs: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Constitution of the United States by d. illustrating the structure of the national government outlined in Article I, Article II, and Article III; Technology Standards: Basic Operations and Concepts C/T 9-12.1 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the nature and operation of technology systems. -Discuss the inherent advantages and limitations of technology. -Define the relationship between infrastructure, electronic resources, and connectivity. -Identify and describe the impact of new and emerging technologies and their applications. C/T 9-12.2 The student will demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology. -Identify and resolve hardware and software compatibility issues. -Develop and communicate strategies for solving routine hardware and software problems. Technology Research Tools C/T 9-12.6 The student will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. -Integrate databases, spreadsheets, charts, and tables to create reports. -Use available technological tools to expand and enhance understanding of ideas and concepts. C/T 9-12.7 The student will evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks. -Analyze and draw conclusions about the comprehensiveness and bias of electronic information sources. -Design and implement a variety of search strategies to retrieve electronic information. Technology Communication Tools C/T 9-12.9 The student will use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. -Determine the most effective tool, format, and style to communicate to specific audiences. -Use technology-based options, including distance and distributed education, to collaborate, research, publish, and communicate. -Practice self-directed use of advanced technology tools for communicating with specific audiences. NETS: Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. Objectives 1. Identify Article 2, Section 1 of the Constitution and determine which branch it represents. 2. Identify the qualifications of the president. 3. Examine the different roles and responsibilities of the president.

Procedures: Opening/Motivator Watch video clip of President Obama’s inauguration Ask the following questions: -What were you doing during the inauguration? Did you go or watch it on TV? -Remember how it was running behind schedule? -How did we know that Obama became president at exactly 12 noon? -It’s in the Constitution- 20th amendment- “The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January…; and the terms of their successors shall then begin.”

Focus: The second article of the US Constitution reveals another important branch of the US government. Today we will be exploring Article II and what it tells us about the President of the United States. Content - Important Information Article II= Executive Branch, aka President -4 year term -limit of 2 terms but no more than 10 years (22nd Amendment) Qualifications: -must be a natural born citizen -must be at least 35 years old -must have lived in the US for at least 14 years Presidential Roles (see List of Responsibilities) Practice Activity 1. Each student will receive a copy of Article II. The students will have a short period of time to read the article to themselves. Then the teacher will ask the following questions to start a discussion: a. What branch is Article II about?----Executive b. Who is the head of the executive branch?------President c. Why do you think parts of section one are crossed out?----It has changed ( the first part was replaced by the 12th amendment in 1804) d. What are the qualifications to be president of the United States?---citizen, 35 years old, and resident for 14 years e. What responsibilities does the president have?—see attached notes f. What happens to the president if he commits a crime while in office?---can be impeached 2. Day 2 of Lesson: In the computer lab. Each student will pick out 3 roles of the president and create him in each of those roles using some form of photo cropping program; i.e. gimp, photo shop, GoAnimate. Then they will put the pictures they created in a slide show using a digital photo telling program; i.e. Photo story, Windows Movie Maker, Power Point, GoAnimate. They will have to share with the class their slide show, state what role they chose and why. (list of roles and responsibilities).

Evaluation: Student story telling creation will allow teacher to access the students’ knowledge of the roles the president is responsible for. Students will be graded on corrected roles/responsibilities selected to represent the president, creative, and knowledge and demonstration of computer programs. This will not be graded as an individual project but will count towards their participation grade.

Resources: Constitution YouTube Computer Lab: Photo Story, Windows Movie Maker, Gimp, GoAminate, Photo Shop, Power Point, Flickr

Microsoft Word 07 Websites: YouTube: Watch video clip of President Obama’s inauguration Materials: Handout: Article II List of Responsibilities Computer with internet connection Projector