Task I: Presidential Introduction
The job of the President of the United States of America (sometimes called POTUS for short) is a difficult one. Of course, you get access to secret service agents, your own personal chef and a fancy house in Washington D.C. but there is a lot more to the "glamour" of the job. Today, you and your shoulder partner will be working together to investigate what it takes to become the President of our country and what the job entails.
The FINAL Product:
After you take your journey through this "Web Quest", you will be developing some sort of "Help Wanted" advertisement for the job of the President. You can use "pencil and paper", apps such as PicCollage, EduCreations, iMovie, etc. or any creative tool you wish.
Your advertisement must include the following information:
Use the tabs above to complete Tasks 2-4 as you build your base of Presidential power knowledge! You should make the job sound like an attractive one, yet also be sure your examples are realistic. Good luck!
The job of the President of the United States of America (sometimes called POTUS for short) is a difficult one. Of course, you get access to secret service agents, your own personal chef and a fancy house in Washington D.C. but there is a lot more to the "glamour" of the job. Today, you and your shoulder partner will be working together to investigate what it takes to become the President of our country and what the job entails.
The FINAL Product:
After you take your journey through this "Web Quest", you will be developing some sort of "Help Wanted" advertisement for the job of the President. You can use "pencil and paper", apps such as PicCollage, EduCreations, iMovie, etc. or any creative tool you wish.
Your advertisement must include the following information:
- The requirements to become P.O.T.U.S.
- The seven major "hats" the President wears and a description for each
- (2) Two examples of the President's "Power"
- (2) Two examples of "checks and balances" between the Executive Branch and the other two branches
- (1) One example of how the President has fun!
Use the tabs above to complete Tasks 2-4 as you build your base of Presidential power knowledge! You should make the job sound like an attractive one, yet also be sure your examples are realistic. Good luck!