Lesson Plan
iCivics

A Very Big Branch

For Teachers 6th - 11th Standards
Through detailed secondary source reading material and an interactive "true/false" activity, learners discover the depth and complexity of the executive branch in the United States government. Topics covered include executive...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Internet Cabinet Activity

For Students 9th - 12th
In this President's Cabinet worksheet, students research the internet and write the major responsibilities and budget of the departments in the Cabinet. Students complete 18 sections.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet (Grades 9 12)

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the President's Cabinet. Links to related sites are available.
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Other

U.s Department of Health & Human Services

For Students 9th - 10th
United States Department of Health & Human Services homepage. Contains news releases; profiles of HHS agencies; opportunities for funding, grants, and research; links to sites related to HHS topics.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Cabinet Building

For Teachers 5th - 8th
This lesson takes a look at the history of the presidential cabinet, how the cabinet is built through the confirmation process, and why this elite group of people matters to you.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: A Very Big Branch

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn how the executive departments and agencies regulate and enforce governmental policies, and they explore the roles and responsibilities of the presidential cabinet.
Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: Madeleine Albright: First Woman Secretary of State

For Students 3rd - 8th
News story on Madeleine Albright, the first woman to become Secretary of State. Describes what her cabinet responsibilities are and also gives biographical information on Albright herself.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Back to School

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers teacher information, student information, and shared resources for drug education.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Us Cabinet Questions for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: US Cabinet Quiz, Test, and WebQuest