What is the Executive Branch?

Introduction

Use this WebQuest to learn how about the powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch!

Task

Use the links below to read through the documents and related information

Process

  1. In your own words, what are the functions of the executive branch? https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/our-government/the-executive-branch/
  2. Explore some of the links in this website, list and describe some of the agencies that interest you. https://www.loc.gov/rr/news/fedgov.html
  3. Using the above links, decide which agency/office would handle which of the following?
    1. A man invents a new car engine that runs on plant algae and wants to protect his invention so that no one can steal his idea.
    2. Broad educational reform
    3. Printing new money
    4. Massive wildfires broke out in a National Park

Evaluation

Rubric
Accuracy 1pt - Student displays little knowledge 2pts - Student displays proficient knowledge of the powers and responsibilities of the Executive branch 
Interpretation 1pt - Student shows inability to interpret the information provided 2pts - Student is able to interpret the information provided

 

Conclusion

Once finished with the WebQuest, students should demonstrate that they have learned about the Executive branch, as is necessary for the rest of the unit.

Credits

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Ganina Gonzalez